fourth-degree

adjective

At the fourth level of some system, particularly

Meanings

adjectivefourth-degree (not comparable)

alternative 4th degree

  1. not comparableAt the fourth level of some system, particularly
  2. At the fourth level of some system
    1. not comparableThe most severe level of damage, typically involving major damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments as well as the skin.

Translations

Finnish neljännen asteen
  • neljännen asteenextremely severely burnt
Hungarian negyedfokú
  • negyedfokúextremely severely burnt
Cite this entry
APA

fourth-degree. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fourth-degree

MLA

“fourth-degree.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fourth-degree. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fourth-degree,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fourth-degree.

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