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In primary school in south-eastern Nigeria, I was taught that Hosni Mubarak was the president of Egypt. I learned the same thing in secondary school. In university, Mubarak was still president of Egypt. I came to assume, subconsciously, that he - and others like Paul Biya in Cameroon and Muammar Gaddafi in Libya - would never leave.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Meaning of "secondary" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SECONDARY

secondary  [ˈsɛkəndərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SECONDARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Secondary can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SECONDARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of secondary in the English dictionary

The first definition of secondary in the dictionary is one grade or step after the first; not primary. Other definition of secondary is derived from or depending on what is primary, original, or first. Secondary is also below the first in rank, importance, etc; not of major importance.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SECONDARY


bindery
ˈbaɪndərɪ
bookbindery
ˈbʊkˌbaɪndərɪ
boundary
ˈbaʊndərɪ
broidery
ˈbrɔɪdərɪ
camaraderie
ˌkæməˈrɑːdərɪ
cidery
ˈsaɪdərɪ
cindery
ˈsɪndərɪ
commandery
kəˈmɑːndərɪ
embroidery
ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪ
grindery
ˈɡraɪndərɪ
lapidary
ˈlæpɪdərɪ
legendary
ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ
postsecondary
ˌpəʊstˈsɛkəndərɪ
powdery
ˈpaʊdərɪ
prebendary
ˈprɛbəndərɪ
referendary
ˌrɛfəˈrɛndərɪ
semi-legendary
ˌsɛmɪˈlɛdʒəndərɪ
spidery
ˈspaɪdərɪ
thundery
ˈθʌndərɪ
tindery
ˈtɪndərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SECONDARY

secondariness
secondary accent
secondary action
secondary cancer
secondary cause
secondary cell
secondary colour
secondary dentition
secondary education
secondary emission
secondary era
secondary glazing
secondary growth
secondary infection
secondary modern
secondary modern school
secondary picket
secondary picketing
secondary processes
secondary product

WORDS THAT END LIKE SECONDARY

cedary
cheddary
dromedary
feodary
feudary
hebdomadary
K/T boundary
lampadary
maxillipedary
quandary
subahdary
the secondary
zemindary

Synonyms and antonyms of secondary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SECONDARY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «secondary» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of secondary

Translation of «secondary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SECONDARY

Find out the translation of secondary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of secondary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «secondary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

次要的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

secundario
570 millions of speakers

English

secondary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

माध्यमिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الثانوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

среднее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

secundário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাধ্যমিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

secondaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sekunder
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sekundär
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

二次的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부차적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sekunder
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trung học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரண்டாம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुय्यम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ikincil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

secondario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wtórny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

середнє
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

secundar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δευτεροβάθμια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sekondêre
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sekundär
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sekundær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of secondary

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SECONDARY»

The term «secondary» is very widely used and occupies the 3.940 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SECONDARY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «secondary» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «secondary» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about secondary

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10 QUOTES WITH «SECONDARY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word secondary.
1
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In primary school in south-eastern Nigeria, I was taught that Hosni Mubarak was the president of Egypt. I learned the same thing in secondary school. In university, Mubarak was still president of Egypt. I came to assume, subconsciously, that he - and others like Paul Biya in Cameroon and Muammar Gaddafi in Libya - would never leave.
2
Jessica Alba
I wish there were two of me and 48-hour days so I could get everything done. But for me, I have to not try and think that everything has to be 100% perfect all the time and leave room for error. As long as my kids feel loved and a priority, everything really is secondary.
3
Nita Ambani
I believe primary and secondary education is the bedrock of any sustainable society.
4
Richard Attias
Not only do African students deserve excellent universities, they deserve good elementary and secondary schools, too - and then, to have access to ongoing vocational and job training to ensure their skills remain as relevant as possible to African organizations.
5
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
So I went to English school, secondary English school, so forget going to Mecca for my religious education.
6
Peter Barris
I'd love to see the secondary markets become more widespread in terms of their adoption.
7
Rick Barry
When you think about what the odds are to have four boys to not only be able to follow in the footsteps in a basketball career but to also be good in the secondary career as far as the broadcasting, it's pretty remarkable.
8
Jeff Bingaman
The United States is the most innovative country in the world. But our leadership could slip away if we fail to properly fund primary, secondary and higher education.
9
Brian Blessed
I wasn't good at examinations, but I went to a very good secondary school - Bolton-on-Dearne - with wonderful teachers, who taught me drama and encouraged me in every way.
10
Amanda Burton
I was taught by my father. He was head of the primary school so I went to his school until I was 11 - I was the youngest of four daughters and we had all been taught by him. But I didn't really enjoy my secondary education that much, probably because I am a very physical person and don't enjoy sitting at a desk all day.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SECONDARY»

Discover the use of secondary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to secondary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Primary and Secondary Sources
Discusses the process of writing a research paper and the difference between primary and secondary source materials and how to evaluate them.
John Hamilton, 2005
2
Secondary Data Analysis
This book also examines the years covered by these cross-sectional and longitudinal data sets, the units of analysis, and the sample sizes.
Thomas P. Vartanian, 2010
3
Compassion Fatigue: Coping With Secondary Traumatic Stress ...
This volume is the latest in a series that focuses on the immediate and long-term consequences of highly stressful events.
Charles R. Figley, 2013
4
Secondary School External Examination Systems: Reliability, ...
These are, it is argued, instrumental in nurturing and maintaining public confidence in external examinations.
Barend Vlaardingerbroek, Neil Taylor, 2009
5
Learning to Teach in the Secondary School: A Companion to ...
This very practical text is a revised editon of this highly successful book. The latest legislation is incorporated and even more useful ideas and strategies are included.
Susan Capel, Marilyn Leask, Tony Turner, 2006
6
Secondary Data Sources for Public Health: A Practical Guide
This practical guide circumvents these difficulties by providing an introduction to secondary data and issues specific to its management and analysis, followed by an enumeration of major sources of secondary data in the United States.
Sarah Boslaugh, 2007
7
Secondary Steelmaking: Principles and Applications
" Secondary Steelmaking: Principles and Applications reviews the scientific fundamentals and explores the various unit processes associated with secondary steelmaking.
Ahindra Ghosh, 2000
8
Preparing To Teach In Secondary Schools: A Student Teacher'S ...
This book introduces trainee secondary school teachers to a range of key professional issues, knowledge to underpin their course.
Brooks, Valerie, Abbott, Ian, Huddleston, Prue, 2012
9
Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum in Secondary Schools: ...
This volume brings together a range of articles from books and reports that inform an understanding of secondary schools in today's education climate.
Bob Moon, Ann Shelton Mayes, Steven Hutchinson, 2002
10
Using Secondary Data in Marketing Research: United States ...
A thorough discussion of ways to locate and evaluate quality data, and a comprehensive list of specific sources.
Gordon L. Patzer, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SECONDARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term secondary is used in the context of the following news items.
1
AHSEC Higher Secondary Result 2015 resultsassam.nic.in: Assam …
Assam HS Result 2015: AHSEC 12th class exam results 2015 is announced today, 30th May 2015 at 10 AM on Assam Higher Secondary Education Council ... «Mid-Day, May 15»
2
Scientists identify key to preventing secondary cancers
Leading scientists from the University of Sheffield and University of Copenhagen have identified a possible key to preventing secondary cancers in breast ... «University of Sheffield News, May 15»
3
Negotiations at impasse between Ontario secondary teachers and …
TORONTO -- The union representing Ontario secondary school teachers says talks with the provincial government and the school boards are at an impasse. «CTV News, May 15»
4
Statement by the Minister of Education on Ontario Secondary School …
"As Minister of Education, I have a direct interest in the achievement and well-being of students across Ontario and their ability to successfully complete their ... «Government of Ontario News, May 15»
5
Teachers on strike at Rainbow District secondary school in Sudbury
WATCH ABOVE: Clock is ticking towards more teacher strikes as Sudbury secondary teachers walk off the job. Alan Carter reports. SUDBURY, Ont. – High ... «Globalnews.ca, Apr 15»
6
FAQ: Peel Region secondary teacher strike
All classes, extracurricular activities, field trips, school events and buses for secondary students (bus routes for elementary and provincial school students will ... «680 News, Apr 15»
7
Durham Region secondary teachers on strike, schools will be closed …
Durham Region secondary school teachers will officially be on strike as of Monday and all Durham District School Board secondary schools will be closed until ... «Toronto Star, Apr 15»
8
Antonio Cromartie sees Jets' secondary as force
Beware, NFL quarterbacks. The Jets' revamped secondary is now a no-fly zone. Shortly after officially signing his contract Wednesday, Antonio Cromartie told ... «Newsday, Mar 15»
9
State secondary schools still letting down talented pupils, says Ofsted
Pupils assemble rockets at the launch of a 'gifted and talented' programme at Barr Beacon community high school in Walsall. Photograph: Christopher Thomond ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
10
Up to half of pupils miss out in secondary school postcode lottery
Nearly half of pupils in some parts of the country have missed out on their first choice of secondary schools as competition for places reached record levels, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»

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