Secondarily
adverb
In a way that is not first or most important.
The drug is intended to be used secondarily when the first-line treatment fails to work.
Often appears as...
- secondarily associated
- secondarily infected
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Academic
adverb
Involving or belonging to a secondary structure or arrangement.
Secondarily, we must consider the impact on the local environment.
Often appears as...
- secondarily involved
- secondarily considered
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Technical
adverb
As an indirect result.
The disease can secondarily affect the kidneys.
Often appears as...
- secondarily affect
- secondarily influences
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Neutral
Academic
adverb
In a way that is not first or most important.
The drug is intended to be used secondarily when the first-line treatment fails to work.
Often appears as...
- secondarily associated
- secondarily infected
Usage tips
Academic
adverb
Involving or belonging to a secondary structure or arrangement.
Secondarily, we must consider the impact on the local environment.
Often appears as...
- secondarily involved
- secondarily considered
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
As an indirect result.
The disease can secondarily affect the kidneys.
Often appears as...
- secondarily affect
- secondarily influences
Usage tips
Neutral
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Importance
Use 'secondarily' to show something is less important compared to another aspect.
The funding was primarily for research and secondarily for development.
Pro Tip 2/3Alternate Option
'Secondarily' indicates something is an alternative or backup option.
If the primary method fails, we will secondarily rely on this technique.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequence of Actions
Use 'secondarily' when outlining steps that follow an initial action.
We focused on the design first and secondarily on usability testing.
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Importance
Use 'secondarily' to show something is less important compared to another aspect.
The funding was primarily for research and secondarily for development.
Pro Tip 2/3Alternate Option
'Secondarily' indicates something is an alternative or backup option.
If the primary method fails, we will secondarily rely on this technique.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequence of Actions
Use 'secondarily' when outlining steps that follow an initial action.
We focused on the design first and secondarily on usability testing.
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Importance
Use 'secondarily' to show something is less important compared to another aspect.
The funding was primarily for research and secondarily for development.
Pro Tip 2/3Alternate Option
'Secondarily' indicates something is an alternative or backup option.
If the primary method fails, we will secondarily rely on this technique.
Pro Tip 3/3Sequence of Actions
Use 'secondarily' when outlining steps that follow an initial action.
We focused on the design first and secondarily on usability testing.
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Video examples
Are we sexual omnivores?...
that human sexuality is first a bonding device and only secondarily procreation. I think that's true. This matters because our evolved sexuality is in direct conflict with many aspects of the modern world. The contradictions between what we're told
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Are we sexual omnivores?...
that human sexuality is first a bonding device and only secondarily procreation. I think that's true. This matters because our evolved sexuality is in direct conflict with many aspects of the modern world. The contradictions between what we're told
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Quote examples
Doug TenNapel
American Artist
When we go to see comedians or funny movies, they don't address the wall behind them; they face us. This is why a game's first job is to entertain through gameplay and secondarily through humor, drama, or other traditional entertainment devices. The humor has to be a gentleman. I mean, it needs to be squeezed in around the game.
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E. Stanley Jones
American Theologian
In conversion you are not attached primarily to an order, nor to an institution, nor a movement, nor a set of beliefs, nor a code of action - you are attached primarily to a Person, and secondarily to these other things.
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Joan Didion
American Author
The impulse to write things down is a peculiarly compulsive one, inexplicable to those who do not share it, useful only accidentally, only secondarily, in the way that any compulsion tries to justify itself.
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Alanis Morissette
Canadian Musician
I was so ready to become a mom. Actually, I was ready secondarily to become a mom. I was so ready to have the intimacy and commitment of marriage.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Secondarily, I think films that are driven by music also terrify studios.
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Doug TenNapel
American Artist
When we go to see comedians or funny movies, they don't address the wall behind them; they face us. This is why a game's first job is to entertain through gameplay and secondarily through humor, drama, or other traditional entertainment devices. The humor has to be a gentleman. I mean, it needs to be squeezed in around the game.
Quote examples
E. Stanley Jones
American Theologian
In conversion you are not attached primarily to an order, nor to an institution, nor a movement, nor a set of beliefs, nor a code of action - you are attached primarily to a Person, and secondarily to these other things.
Quote examples
Joan Didion
American Author
The impulse to write things down is a peculiarly compulsive one, inexplicable to those who do not share it, useful only accidentally, only secondarily, in the way that any compulsion tries to justify itself.
Quote examples
Alanis Morissette
Canadian Musician
I was so ready to become a mom. Actually, I was ready secondarily to become a mom. I was so ready to have the intimacy and commitment of marriage.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Secondarily, I think films that are driven by music also terrify studios.
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