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secondary

UK
/ˈsɛkəndəri/
US
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/

Translations

secondarynoun
secondaries
pl
UK
/ˈsɛkəndri/
US
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
subalternePersonne de rang inférieur.
In the company hierarchy, the manager is the primary authority, while the assistant manager is considered a secondary.
Dans la hiérarchie de l'entreprise, le directeur est l'autorité principale, tandis que le directeur adjoint est considéré comme un subalterne.
secondaireL'enseignement secondaire.
After completing primary school, students move on to secondary, where they prepare for higher education or vocational training.
Après l'école primaire, les élèves passent au secondaire, où ils se préparent aux études supérieures ou à une formation professionnelle.
secondaireÉlectronique, transformateurs et circuits.
The engineer checked the voltage across the secondary before closing the circuit.
L'ingénieur a vérifié la tension aux bornes du secondaire avant de fermer le circuit.
Additional translations
arrière-gardeSport, football américain.
Synonyms
second
second-in-command
deputy
assistant
subordinate
understudy
backup
reserve
auxiliary
adjunct
second-string
lieutenant
secondaryadjective
more secondary
Comp.
most secondary
Super.
UK
/ˈsɛkəndəri/
US
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
The secondary objective of the project is to improve team collaboration.
L'objectif secondaire du projet est d'améliorer la collaboration au sein de l'équipe.
secondaireDans le domaine de l'éducation.
She is a secondary school teacher specializing in mathematics.
Elle est professeure dans l'enseignement secondaire, spécialisée en mathématiques.
secondaireSens dérivé ou résultant d'un élément primaire.
The secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.
Les couleurs secondaires sont créées en mélangeant deux couleurs primaires.
secondaireEn médecine.
The patient experienced secondary infections after the initial bout of influenza.
Le patient a présenté des infections secondaires après l'épisode initial de grippe.
Synonyms
subordinate
auxiliary
supplementary
minor
ancillary
second-rate
backup
additional
Antonyms
primary
main
principal

Definitions

secondarynoun
A person or thing that is of lesser importance or rank compared to another.
In the company hierarchy, the manager is the primary authority, while the assistant manager is considered a secondary.
An educational institution or level of education that follows primary school, typically including high school.
After completing primary school, students move on to secondary, where they prepare for higher education or vocational training.
A defensive unit in American football consisting of the cornerbacks and safeties.
The team's secondary was praised for their ability to intercept passes and prevent touchdowns.
The secondary winding or circuit in a transformer or similar device in which current is induced by the primary.
The engineer checked the voltage across the secondary before closing the circuit.
secondaryadjective
Less important than something else; not primary.
The secondary objective of the project is to improve team collaboration.
Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.
The secondary effects of the medication include drowsiness and nausea.
Relating to education for children between the ages of 11 and 18.
She is a secondary school teacher specializing in mathematics.
Derived from or resulting from something original or primary.
The secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.
Relating to or occurring as a result of a primary disease, condition, or event; not initial.
The patient experienced secondary infections after the initial bout of influenza.
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