DictBridge Dictionary

tertiary Definition and Meaning in English (tertiary definition)

adjective
Synonyms:thirdthird-levelthird-order
Quick Answer • Definition

Tertiary definition: Relating to or denoting the third stage in a process, sequence, or classification.

Definitions of Tertiary

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or denoting the third stage in a process, sequence, or classification.

Example Sentences

formal

“Tertiary education refers to higher education after secondary school.”

business

“The tertiary sector of the economy includes services like banking and tourism.”

Synonyms

thirdthird-levelthird-order

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Frequently Asked Questions: Tertiary in English

What is the meaning of Tertiary in English?▼
Tertiary definition: Relating to or denoting the third stage in a process, sequence, or classification.
How do you translate 'Tertiary' to English?▼
'Tertiary' translates to 'tertiary' in English. Tertiary definition: Relating to or denoting the third stage in a process, sequence, or classification.
How do you pronounce 'Tertiary' and 'tertiary'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Tertiary' and native English audio speech for 'tertiary' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

tttaketaketakentakentakestakestakingtakingtalkedtalkedtalkingtalkingteamteamtellingtellingtellstellstententerribleterrible