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tertian

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "tertian" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tertian

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tertian is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tertian is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftertian

1noun
  • A tertian fever.
  • The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.
1adjective
  • (of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
  • Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.
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