tertiary
Translation
tertiary, third in order, third-rate
Examples
The company is in the tertiary sector.
The company is in the tertiary sector.
This is a tertiary concern for us.
This is a tertiary concern for us.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) tertiary (noun) The company is in the tertiary sector.
Similar Words
Synonyms: third-level, third-rate
Etymology
From Latin 'tertius' meaning 'third'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'terti-' as related to three, like in 'trio' or 'triple'.