Synonyms for secondary

Other words for “secondary”, grouped by meaning.

We found 22 synonyms for “secondary”. The most common are secondary coil, secondary winding, alternate, auxiliary, collateral.

noun coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil

adjective being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

Oppositesprimary

adjective inferior in rank or status

Similarjunior

adjective depending on or incidental to what is original or primary

Similarincidental

adjective not of major importance

Similarminor

adjective belonging to a lower class or rank

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University