tertiary
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to the third in a series, or the third term in a sequence.
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noun
The third member of a trinity or the third rank or class in a hierarchy.
Pronunciation
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/ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with tertiaryterms , terse , terseme , tersement , tersemer
Variants
List of all variants of tertiary that leads to same resulttertiary , tertiaries , tertiary care , tertiary cares , tertiary color , tertiary colors , tertiary syphilis , tertiary syphilises , tertiary education
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin tertiarius, meaning 'third' or 'third in a series'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'tertiary' is often used in education to describe the highest level of education after secondary school.
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In geology, the term 'tertiary' refers to a period of time during the Earth's history, from about 65 to 2 million years ago.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
quaternary: Relating to the fourth in a series or the fourth term in a sequence.
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secondary: Relating to the second in a series or the second term in a sequence.
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trinity: A group of three persons or things considered as a single entity.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
The most learned philosopher knew little more. He had partially unveiled the face of Nature, but her immortal lineaments were still a wonder and a mystery. He might dissect, anatomise, and give names; but, not to speak of a final cause, causes in their secondary and "tertiary" grades were utterly unknown to him.
- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,{it}Frankenstein{/it},1818 -
A "tertiary" care doctor at a cushy academic medical center, a plastic surgeon, and a dentist in a Pleasantville suburb don't spend much time taking care of poor patients who lack basic insurance.
- Siddhartha Mukherjee,{it}New Republic{/it},17 Sept. 2001 -
Bill Clinton … has passed through the "tertiary" and quaternary stages and is well on his way to millenary integrity.
- Cullen Murphy,{it}Atlantic{/it},January/February 2003
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'tertiary' is often used to refer to the third character or plotline in a trilogy. In mathematics, it is used to describe the third standard deviation from the mean.
How to Memorize "tertiary"
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visualize
- Imagine a series of objects or people arranged in order, with the third one being the 'tertiary'.
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associate
- Associate the word 'tertiary' with the number three or the concept of third in a series.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the word 'tertiary' and the number three, such as 'Three-rity' or 'Third-iary'.
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