ter

¹

[tur]

adverb

1. (in prescriptions) three times.

ter-

²

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

   tercentennial.

ter.

³

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) rub.

ter.

⁴

abbreviation

1. terrace.

2. territorial.

3. territory.

ter-

combining form

1. three, third, or three times

   tercentenary

Word History and Origins

Origin of ter¹

From Latin

Origin of ter²

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

Origin of ter³

From the Latin word tere

Word History and Origins

Origin of ter¹

from Latin ter thrice; related to trēs _three

Example Sentences

Tottenham are unlikely to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona in January, but a loan move to Chelsea could be possible for the Germany goalkeeper, 33.

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“It’s incredible that after 30 years, 40 years, we don’t have a modern goalkeeper, of that style, like Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen,” Jorge said in a recent interview with ESPN.

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The biggest of those, centred on club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen, looked for a while as though it would even delay Rashford's league debut.

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Ter Stegen is a Barca legend with more than 400 appearances and 17 trophies under his belt.

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Selling Ter Stegen would have freed up enough salary space to do so, but his surgery made a summer sale impossible.

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