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secondary

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.
  2. An act of issuing more stock by an already publicly traded corporation.
  3. The defensive backs.
  4. An inductive coil or loop that is magnetically powered by a primary in a transformer or similar
  5. One who occupies a subordinate or auxiliary place; a delegate deputy.
  6. A secondary circle.
  7. Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.
  8. Originating from a deputy or delegated person or body
  9. Derived from a parent compound by replacement of two atoms of hydrogen by organic radicals
  10. Produced by alteration or deposition subsequent to the formation of the original rock mass.
  11. Developed by pressure or other causes.
  12. Pertaining to the second joint of the wing of a bird.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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