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TERTIARY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Tertiary.

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Tertiary - as a noun

The period from 63 million to 2 million years ago

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tertiary period

Tertiary - as an adjective satellite

Coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
3rdthird9

Tertiary - as an adjective

Of third rank or order; subsequent.

Possessing some quality in the third degree; especially having been subjected to the substitution of three atoms or radicals.

Example: "A tertiary alcohol, amine, or salt"

Of quills: growing on the innermost joint of a bird's wing; tertial.

Example Sentences

"She pursued tertiary education to specialize in her chosen field."
"The tertiary colors are created by mixing primary and secondary colors."
"He works in a tertiary hospital that offers specialized medical services."
"The tertiary sector of the economy includes services such as banking and tourism."
"The company has a tertiary backup system to ensure data safety."
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Word Game Points

Is TERTIARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tertiary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TERTIARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TERTIARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tertiary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TERTIARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TERTIARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tertiary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TERTIARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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