Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

PRIMARY

Secondary

The most appropriate antonym of the given word primary is secondary.

• Primary means first in importance or order.
• Secondary means less important or significant than primary.

The word primary means first in importance or order, while the word secondary means less important or significant than primary. Therefore, the antonym of primary is secondary.

The other options are not antonyms of primary.

• Effective means producing a desired or intended result.
• Active means engaged in activity or action.
• Applicable means suitable or appropriate to be used in a particular situation or context.