Tertiary: meaning, definitions and examples

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tertiary

 

[ หˆtษœหrสƒษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

education level

Tertiary refers to the third level of education, following primary and secondary education. It encompasses various forms of post-secondary education, including universities, colleges, and vocational schools.

Synonyms

higher education, post-secondary, third level

Examples of usage

  • She is pursuing a tertiary education at a local university.
  • Tertiary institutions play a crucial role in workforce development.
  • Many students seek tertiary qualifications to enhance their career prospects.
Context #2 | Adjective

importance rank

In a broader context, tertiary can also mean third in order or rank. It is often used to describe something of lesser importance compared to primary and secondary.

Synonyms

inferior, subordinate, third

Examples of usage

  • The tertiary issues were addressed after the primary concerns had been resolved.
  • He focused on tertiary factors in his analysis.
  • Tertiary effects may not be immediately noticeable.

Translations

Translations of the word "tertiary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terciรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅƒเคคเฅ€เคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tertiรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตั‚ะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trzeci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฌฌไธ‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tertiaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terciario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผรงรผncรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ3์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงู†ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terciรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ terciรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฌไธ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ terciarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพriรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆั–ะฝัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผรงรผncรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terciario

Etymology

The word 'tertiary' comes from the Latin 'tertiarius', which is derived from 'tertius', meaning 'third'. It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century to refer to the third in a sequence. Over time, its usage expanded beyond mere ordinal ranking to include specific contexts such as education, where it denotes institutions of higher learning following primary and secondary schooling. The distinction of tertiary education became significant in the 20th century as societies began to recognize the importance of advanced education in contributing to personal and economic development. Moreover, this term has been adapted in various fields, including biology and geology, where 'tertiary' can refer to a period in the geological time scale characterized by the emergence of mammals and birds. Today, it is widely recognized in the context of educational systems around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,728 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.