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tertius — meaning in English

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English meaning

third adj Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence; ordinal form of three.

Senses

tertius is used for these senses in English:

third The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.
third The person or thing in the third position.
third One of three equal parts of a whole.

third — full definition

adj Coming after the second and before the fourth in a sequence; ordinal form of three.
noun One of three equal parts of something.

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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.

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”.

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”.

Related Latin words

tertia tertium triens