The Opposite(Antonym) of “primary”
The antonyms of primary are secondary, minor, and subordinate. These words describe something that is not the most important or significant.
Explore all Antonyms of “primary”
Definitions and Examples of secondary, minor, subordinate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else that is primary.
Example
The teacher's main focus was on the primary sources, while the secondary sources were used only for reference.
Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
Example
The company's profits suffered a minor setback due to the pandemic.
Lower in rank or position; under the authority or control of someone else.
Example
The manager delegated some of his tasks to his subordinate.
Key Differences: secondary vs minor vs subordinate
- 1Secondary refers to something that is less important or significant than the primary thing.
- 2Minor describes something that is of lesser importance, seriousness, or significance than something else.
- 3Subordinate describes something that is lower in rank or position and under the authority or control of someone else.
Effective Usage of secondary, minor, subordinate
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the hierarchy of information or concepts.
- 2Business Communication: Incorporate these antonyms to describe the levels of importance or authority.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to describe the relative importance of things or people.
Remember this!
The antonyms of primary are secondary, minor, and subordinate. These words describe something that is less important or significant. Use these words in academic writing, business communication, or everyday conversation to describe the hierarchy of information or concepts, levels of importance or authority, and relative importance of things or people.
