TERTIARY
/ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TERTIARY
Any item considered to be of third order.
A tertiary colour.
Something from the Tertiary Period (the former term for the geologic period from 65 million to 2.58 million years ago).
Of third rank or order; subsequent.
Possessing some quality in the third degree; especially having been subjected to the substitution of three atoms or radicals.
"a tertiary alcohol, amine, or salt"
Of quills: growing on the innermost joint of a bird's wing; tertial.
Examples of TERTIARY in a Sentence
- "a tertiary alcohol, amine, or salt"
Word Details
Is TERTIARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TERTIARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TERTIARY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TERTIARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | r | t | i | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TERTIARY
100 words from the letters in TERTIARY
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How to Use TERTIARY in Word Games
TERTIARY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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