Meaning of the word tertial in English
What does tertial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tertial
US /ˈtɜːrʃəl/
UK /ˈtɜː.ʃəl/
Noun
a flight feather of a bird that is attached to the humerus and is part of the inner wing, typically shorter than the primaries and secondaries
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The bird's tertial feathers were clearly visible during its flight.
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Identifying the pattern on the tertial feathers can help in bird identification.
Adjective
relating to or being a tertial feather
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The ornithologist examined the tertial pattern of the bird for identification.
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The tertial feathers are important for aerodynamic stability.