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secondary
When used to describe importance, "secondary" often means something is less urgent or a lower priority than the primary goal. In the context of education, "secondary" refers specifically to the stage after primary school (elementary), typically involving teenagers. When talking about information or data, "secondary" means it was not gathered first-hand by the person using it, but came from another source.
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Meanings
Coming after, less important than, or resulting from some first primary cause.
"The secondary effects of the medication include drowsiness and dry mouth."
Of or relating to education for students who have completed primary school.
"She is currently attending a secondary school in London."
Derived from another source; not direct.
"The researchers relied on secondary data collected by the census bureau."