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Definition of tertiary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
educationTECH. UK related to education after secondary schoolTECH. UK
- She is pursuing tertiary education at a local university.
2.
industryTECH. involving services rather than goods productionTECH.
- The tertiary sector includes finance and healthcare services.
3.
third orderof third rank, importance, or value
- The tertiary concerns were addressed last in the meeting..
4.
ornithologyTECH. designating small flight feathers on a bird's wingTECH.
- The bird's tertiary feathers help in flight control.
Noun
1.
hueTECH. UK color made by mixing a primary and a secondary colorTECH. UK
- Orange is a tertiary in color theory.
2.
nuclear weaponsTECH. large stage in some thermonuclear weaponsTECH.
- The bomb's tertiary was never used.
3.
religious orderTECH. member of a Roman Catholic third orderTECH.
- She became a tertiary after years of devotion.
4.
ornithologyTECH. feather on a bird's wing nearest the bodyTECH.
- The bird's tertiary was damaged.
Expressions with tertiary
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educational institution offering higher education after secondary school
She enrolled in a tertiary college to pursue her bachelor's degree..
education provided at universities and colleges
Many students aspire to pursue tertiary education after high school..
stage of education after secondary school including university and advanced training
Admission to the tertiary level usually requires passing national exams.
student attending higher education institution
The tertiary student attended lectures at the university.
economic sector involving service provision
Tourism is a major part of the tertiary industry.
colour from mixing a primary and secondary colour
Blue and green create a tertiary colour.
color made by mixing primary and secondary colors
Purple is a tertiary color created by mixing red and blue.
part of economy or industries that provide services not goods
The tertiary sector includes education, healthcare, and banking.
overall 3d arrangement of a protein or nucleic acid beyond secondary
Researchers mapped the enzyme’s tertiary structure to understand its function.
measures taken after disease starts to limit damage and disability
Physical therapy is an important part of tertiary prevention after a stroke.
Origin of tertiary
Latin, tertiarius (of the third order)
Terms with tertiary included in their meaning
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geological
pertaining to mountain building in the Tertiary period
molecular biology
folded into an incorrect tertiary structure
rock ages
of the epoch after the Cretaceous, earliest Tertiary interval
abr: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone
chemical used to keep food fresh longer
Examples of tertiary in a sentence
Tertiary courses are available online. Tourism is a major part of the tertiary industry. Education is classified under the tertiary sector. The tertiary level of education is crucial. In the hierarchy, his role was tertiary. The ornithologist studied the bird's tertiary feathers.
Tertiary feathers are crucial for the bird's maneuverability. Green is considered a tertiary in this palette. Mixing primaries can create a tertiary. The scientists studied the tertiary of the device. Understanding the tertiary is crucial for disarmament. The tertiary devoted his life to service. As a tertiary, he followed strict rules. The ornithologist examined the bird's tertiary closely. The tertiary was missing from the bird's wing.
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- French:supérieur, couleur tertiaire, ...
- German:tertiär, Tertiärfarbe, ...
- Italian:terziario, terziaria, ...
- Spanish:terciario, terciaria, ...
- Portuguese:superior, cor terciária, ...
- Chinese:高等的, 第三色, ...
- Japanese:高等教育の, 三次色, ...
- Arabic:عَالِي, لون ثالثي, ...
- Hebrew:עַל תִּיכוֹנִי, צֶבַע שְׁלִישׁוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:высший, третичный цвет, ...
- Ukrainian:вищий, третинний колір, ...
- Hindi:उच्च शिक्षा से संबंधित, तीसरा चरण, ...
Definition of Tertiary - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
geological periodDated relating to the third period of the Cenozoic EraDated
- Tertiary fossils are abundant in this region..
Noun
1.
rock layersDated rocks formed during an early Cenozoic geological periodDated
- The Tertiary rocks are rich in fossils.
2.
earth timeDated period in the Cenozoic Era, following the Mesozoic EraDated
- The Tertiary is known for significant evolutionary developments..
Expressions with Tertiary
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geological time from 63 to 2 million years ago
The Tertiary period saw the rise of mammals.
Origin of Tertiary
Latin, tertiarius (third)
Examples of Tertiary in a sentence
Geologists study Tertiary rock formations extensively. Geologists study Tertiary to understand Earth's history. Tertiary deposits can be found in this region. Fossils from the Tertiary are often studied. The Tertiary saw the rise of mammals.
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- French:tertiaire, Tertiaire, ...
- German:tertiär, Tertiär, ...
- Italian:terziario, Terziario, ...
- Spanish:terciaria, Terciario, ...
- Portuguese:Terciário, ...
- Chinese:第三纪的, 第三纪, ...
- Japanese:第三紀の, 第三紀, ...
- Arabic:ثلاثي, ثُلاثِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁלִישׁוֹנִי, תֶּרְשִׁיָּרִי, ...
- Russian:третичный период, Третичные породы, ...
- Ukrainian:третинний, третинні породи, ...
- Hindi:तृतीयक युग का, तृतीयक, ...
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