secondarily
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛrəli/
adverb
- In a way that is less important than something else; as a secondary matter.
- She studied art history, and secondarily, she took courses in graphic design.
- The job was chosen primarily for its location and secondarily for the salary.
- The law aims to protect consumers first and secondarily to regulate businesses.
- As a result of something else; not directly or originally.
- Many of the symptoms arise secondarily from the underlying disease.
- The economic downturn was caused secondarily by the drop in consumer confidence.
- The infection occurred secondarily to the surgery.
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