ter

¹ American  

[tur] / tɜr /

adverb

1. (in prescriptions) three times.

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ter- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words.

   tercentennial.

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ter. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) rub.

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ter. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. terrace.

2. territorial.

3. territory.

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ter- British  

combining form

1. three, third, or three times

   tercentenary

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Etymology

Origin of ter¹

From Latin

Origin of ter-¹

< Latin, combining form of ter; akin to trēs three

Origin of ter.¹

From the Latin word tere

Example Sentences

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Tuesday reports that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will join neighbours Girona on loan.

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Germany international Ter Stegen has fallen behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny in the pecking order at Barca.

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Ter Stegen, who joined Barca from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014, has won six La Liga titles with Barca and the Champions League once, among other silverware.

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Another injury kept Ter Stegen out of action during much of the current campaign, in which he has made only one appearance.

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Ter Stegen did not travel to Prague, where Barca are aiming to secure a top eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League.

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