Tertiary in Finnish

Tertiary in Finnish is tertiäärikautinen, tertiäärinen, tertiäärikausi — Tertiary means third in order, rank or importance, coming after primary and secondary.

Tertiary in Finnish

tertiäärikautinen

adj

(geology) Of or pertaining to the first part of the Cenozoic era when modern flora and mammals appeared.

tertiäärinen

adj

(geology) Of or pertaining to the first part of the Cenozoic era when modern flora and mammals appeared.

tertiäärikausi

proper noun

(geology) The first part of the Cenozoic era when modern flora and mammals appeared.

tertiaarinen

adj

Of third rank or order; subsequent.

What does "Tertiary" mean?

adjective Third in order, rank or importance, coming after primary and secondary.
"Tertiary causes of the collapse were noted but not investigated."
adjective Relating to education that comes after secondary school, such as university or college.
"Around half of school leavers go on to tertiary education."
adjective In economics, relating to the part of an economy that provides services rather than extracting raw materials or manufacturing goods.
"Tourism and finance dominate the tertiary sector."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Tertiary in a sentence

Tertiary causes of the collapse were noted but not investigated.
The hospital is a tertiary referral centre for burns.
Around half of school leavers go on to tertiary education.
Tourism and finance dominate the tertiary sector.

Similar words in Finnish

third

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Tertiary" in Finnish?

"Tertiary" in Finnish is tertiäärikautinen, tertiäärinen, tertiäärikausi. Tertiary means: Third in order, rank or importance, coming after primary and secondary.

How do you use "Tertiary" in a sentence?

Example: "Tertiary causes of the collapse were noted but not investigated." In Finnish, "Tertiary" is tertiäärikautinen, tertiäärinen, tertiäärikausi.

Are there other ways to say "Tertiary" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "Tertiary": tertiäärikautinen, tertiäärinen, tertiäärikausi, tertiaarinen.

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