Vocabulary Entry

tertiary

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or denoting a third level or stage; something that is third in order or rank.

Example Sentences

"He is pursuing a tertiary education at a university."

"The tertiary sector of the economy includes services like retail and healthcare."

"In chemical bonding, tertiary structures play a crucial role in determining the properties of substances."

noun

Example Sentences

"The tertiary of the group was tasked with organizing the event."

"In educational terms, a tertiary can refer to any person enrolled in higher education."

"During the meeting, we discussed the roles of primary, secondary, and tertiary."