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Tertiary in Polish

Tertiary in Polish is trzeciorzęd, trzeciorzędny, lotka trzeciego rzędu — Tertiary means third in order, rank or importance, coming after primary and secondary.

Tertiary in Polish

trzeciorzęd
proper noun
(geology) The first part of the Cenozoic era when modern flora and mammals appeared.
trzeciorzędny
adj
Of third rank or order; subsequent.
lotka trzeciego rzędu
noun
(ornithology) A tertiary feather; a tertial.
tercjarka
noun
(Roman Catholicism) A member of a Roman Catholic third order; a layperson who participates in activities similar to those engaged in by men and women who take religious vows (respectively the first and second orders), and who may wear some elements of an order's habit such as a scapular.
tercjarz
noun
(Roman Catholicism) A member of a Roman Catholic third order; a layperson who participates in activities similar to those engaged in by men and women who take religious vows (respectively the first and second orders), and who may wear some elements of an order's habit such as a scapular.

What does "Tertiary" mean?

  1. adjective Third in order, rank or importance, coming after primary and secondary.
    "Tertiary causes of the collapse were noted but not investigated."
  2. adjective Relating to education that comes after secondary school, such as university or college.
    "Around half of school leavers go on to tertiary education."
  3. 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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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Tertiary" in Polish?

"Tertiary" in Polish is trzeciorzęd, trzeciorzędny, lotka trzeciego rzędu. 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 Polish, "Tertiary" is trzeciorzęd, trzeciorzędny, lotka trzeciego rzędu.

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

Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "Tertiary": trzeciorzęd, trzeciorzędny, lotka trzeciego rzędu, tercjarka, tercjarz.

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