tertiary (Meaning)
tertiary (n)
from 63 million to 2 million years ago
tertiary (s)
coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
tertiary (a.)
Being of the third formation, order, or rank; third; as, a tertiary use of a word.
Possessing some quality in the third degree; having been subjected to the substitution of three atoms or radicals; as, a tertiary alcohol, amine, or salt. Cf. Primary, and Secondary.
Later than, or subsequent to, the Secondary.
Growing on the innermost joint of a bird's wing; tertial; -- said of quills.
tertiary (n.)
A member of the Third Order in any monastic system; as, the Franciscan tertiaries; the Dominican tertiaries; the Carmelite tertiaries. See Third Order, under Third.
The era, period, or formation.
One of the quill feathers which are borne upon the basal joint of the wing of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tertiary
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tertiary Sentence Examples
- The tertiary education system in the country boasts a wide range of universities and colleges.
- The tertiary structure of the protein consists of four polypeptide chains arranged in a specific fold.
- The Tertiary Era, also known as the Cenozoic Era, is the most recent geologic era, spanning the past 66 million years.
- The tertiary centers of healthcare provide specialized medical services for complex conditions.
- The tertiary sector of the economy encompasses industries involved in services, such as education, healthcare, and finance.
- Tertiary alcohols contain three alkyl groups bonded to the carbon atom bearing the hydroxyl group.
- The tertiary region of a forest refers to mature stands of trees that have not been recently disturbed.
- The tertiary amine has three alkyl groups bonded to the nitrogen atom.
- Tertiary education plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth.
- The tertiary characters in the novel provide depth and support to the main protagonists.
FAQs About the word tertiary
from 63 million to 2 million years ago, coming next after the second and just before the fourth in positionBeing of the third formation, order, or rank; third;
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The tertiary education system in the country boasts a wide range of universities and colleges.
The tertiary structure of the protein consists of four polypeptide chains arranged in a specific fold.
The Tertiary Era, also known as the Cenozoic Era, is the most recent geologic era, spanning the past 66 million years.
The tertiary centers of healthcare provide specialized medical services for complex conditions.
