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Tertiary.
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Tertiary - as a noun
Tertiary - as an adjective satellite
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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Is TERTIARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tertiary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTERTIARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is TERTIARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tertiary is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTERTIARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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