Tertiary
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrʃəriː/
Tertiary (adjective)
- Relating to the third level or stage in a series.
- Connected to education after high school, like university or college.
- Of third rank or importance, not primary or secondary.
Examples
- The tertiary stage of the project will begin next month.
- In the tertiary phase, we focus on detailed analysis.
Common collocations: tertiary stage, tertiary phase, tertiary education, tertiary institution, tertiary concerns