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(ter-tiar-y) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. third in order or level.

Example Sentence

A tertiary color is formed when mixing two secondary colors.

More Example Sentences

Tertiary colors come from mixing primary colors.

Synonyms

third; third-level

Antonyms

primary; secondary

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Rhymes

  • tertiary

  • tertiary
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