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having less importance or value when compared to something else
- While education is crucial, developing social skills is often seen as secondary in importance.
- In this project, meeting the deadline is primary, while aesthetic details are secondary.
- In the decision-making process, cost is primary, while convenience is secondary.
- While productivity is vital, employee well-being should not be treated as secondary.
- In the medical field, patient safety is primary, while patient comfort is secondary.
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occurring as a result of or following from something primary
- The doctor explained that the patient's headache was a secondary symptom of the infection.
- The loss of revenue was a secondary concern compared to the safety of the workers.
- The secondary effects of the policy were felt after several months of implementation.
- The patient developed a secondary infection after the initial wound became infected.
- The secondary effects of the medication were mild and temporary.
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referring to the educational level or stage that occurs after primary school, typically for students aged 11 to 18
- Students attend secondary school after finishing their primary education.
- The secondary curriculum includes subjects like mathematics, history, and science.
- After secondary education, students may choose to pursue higher education or vocational training.
- Secondary schooling helps prepare students for adult responsibilities and careers.
- In many countries, secondary education is compulsory until the age of 16.
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(of a color) created by mixing two primary colors, such as orange, green, and purple
- The artist used secondary colors to create a vibrant contrast in the painting.
- Green is a secondary color made by mixing yellow and blue.
- In color theory, purple is a secondary color derived from red and blue.
- The design featured a mix of primary and secondary colors for a balanced look.
- Secondary colors can be used to add depth and variation to a color palette.
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relating to the Mesozoic Era, an earlier geological term referring to the period between the Paleozoic and Cenozoic Eras
- Secondary rocks from this period often contain fossils of ancient marine life.
- Secondary fossils found in the region reveal the diversity of species during the Mesozoic Era.
- Secondary formations in the area are rich with dinosaur remains.
- Secondary layers of sedimentary rock were deposited during the age of reptiles.
- Secondary climate changes during this era had a significant impact on life forms.
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(of a compound) having undergone a chemical change where two atoms or groups in a molecule are replaced, resulting in a modified structure
- A secondary alcohol is formed by replacing two hydrogen atoms with hydroxyl groups.
- The secondary amine was created by replacing two hydrogen atoms with alkyl groups.
- Secondary alkyl groups are commonly used in organic synthesis.
- The reaction produced a secondary derivative with distinct chemical properties.
- The compound is classified as a secondary alcohol because it has undergone a change where two hydrogen atoms were replaced by organic groups.