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TERTIARY

of third rank, importance, or value

The meaning of the word tertiary is of third rank, importance, or value.

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WordMeaning
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
realmkingdom
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
capacitylegal competency (see competence
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
pulchritudephysical comeliness
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity