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TIERCE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Example:
it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("tierce" is a kind of...):
common fraction; simple fraction (the quotient of two integers)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Synonyms:
3; deuce-ace; III; leash; tercet; ternary; ternion; terzetto; three; threesome; tierce; trey; triad; trine; trinity; trio; triplet; troika
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("tierce" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.
Synonyms:
terce; tierce
Classified under:
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations
Hypernyms ("tierce" is a kind of...):
canonical hour ((Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer)
