Meaning Of The Word Tertium quid

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What's The Definition Of Tertium quid?

tertium quid in American English
something of uncertain or unclassifiable nature, related to, but distinct from, two, usually opposite, things
something related in some way to two things, but distinct from both; something intermediate between two things

tertium quid in British English
unknown or indefinite thing related in some way to two known or definite things, but distinct from both
noun: an unknown or indefinite thing related in some way to two known or definite things, but distinct from both

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