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Definitions for tertium quid
ˈtɜr ʃi əm ˈkwɪd, ˈtɛər ti-ter·tium quid
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Princeton's WordNet
tertium quidnoun
some third thing similar to two opposites but distinct from both
Wiktionary
tertium quidnoun
something intermediate between two classifications
Etymology: tertium from tertius, third + quid, thing
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tertium quid
Tertium quid, a Latin term meaning "third thing", generally refers to an unspecified, unknown, or intermediate third entity in philosophy or law that is distinct from two known entities but related in some way to both. It can be an abstract concept, an object, a person, situation or any other factor that is introduced to mediate, combine, resolve, or create a synthesis between two opposing things or views.
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Tertium quid
Tertium quid refers to an unidentified third element that is in combination with two known ones. The phrase is associated with alchemy. It is Latin for "third thing", a translation of the Greek tríton ti. The Greek phrase was used by Plato, and by Irenæus. The earliest Latin example is by Tertullian, who used the phrase to describe a mixed substance with composite properties such as electrum, a somewhat different sense than the modern meaning.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tertium quid in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tertium quid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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