What does tertium mean?
A third thing or element, especially one that is intermediate or mediating between two extremes. In logic, a tertium is a third proposition or argument that is used to resolve a contradiction between two opposing views.
Example
"The philosopher proposed a tertium as a way to reconcile the opposing views of the two rival factions."
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