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Sesquitertian

SESQUITER'TIAN

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Adj.
[L. sesqui, one and a half, and tertius, third.] Designating the

Definition 2024

sesquitertian

sesquitertian

English

Adjective

sesquitertian ‎(not comparable)

  1. (mathematics) Having the ratio of one and one third to one (as 4:3).

Etymology

sesqui- + Latin tertianus ‎(“belonging to the third”). Compare tertian.

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