Antriniai

Antriniai is a Lithuanian term that functions as both an adjective meaning secondary or auxiliary and as a noun in the plural form antriniai or the singular form antrinys, referring to elements that are not part of the main set but play a supporting role. It is derived from the word antras, meaning second, with the suffix -inis. The concept is used across different fields to mark components, data, or factors that are secondary to the primary ones.

In practice, antriniai is used to describe secondary elements in a system or analysis. For example, antriniai duomenys denotes secondary data collected for research or verification, while antriniai įrenginiai refers to auxiliary equipment that supports the main apparatus. Antriniai faktoriai or antriniai veiksniai can indicate secondary factors considered in a study or decision-making process. The term is often contrasted with pagrindiniai, which denotes the primary or main components.

The usage of antriniai spans science, business, engineering, and everyday language. It emphasizes the distinction between what is essential or primary and what is supplementary or incidental. While the exact sense depends on context, the core idea remains: antriniai elements are those that are not central but contribute to the broader system or analysis.

See also: pagrindiniai (primary), antriniai duomenys (secondary data), supplementary components.