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tertian

/tɜːrˈtiːən/ adjective · British & US
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What does tertian mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by a fever that recurs every third day; having a periodicity of three days. In music, having three parts or sections.

Example

"The tertian rhythm of the classical music piece added to its complexity."

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