word
Secondary
SEH-kuh-ndeh-ree
/ˈsɛkʌˌndɛriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
secondary
Dictionary meaning
Belonging to a lower class or rank.
Examples
- Played a secondary role in world events.
- A secondary infection.
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uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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