Meaning of tertium quid | Babel Free
Definitions
- Something intermediate between two classifications.
- A third party in a situation, such as one who comes between two potential romantic partners; a "gooseberry" or "third wheel".
Examples
“Once upon a time there was a Man and his Wife and a Tertium Quid.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.