Meaning & Definition of word "Medium"
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Medium
/ˈmiːdiəm/
noun:
- 1. An intermediate or average quality, size, or degree.
- Example: The artist preferred to work with a medium that allowed for both precision and expression.
- 2. A means of communication or expression.
- Example: Television is a popular medium for broadcasting news and entertainment.
- 3. A substance in which impressions are made or a means of conveying information.
- Example: Oil paint is the medium of choice for many classical painters.
- 4. A person who claims to have the ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
- Example: After her loss, she sought the help of a medium to contact her deceased loved one.
adjective:
- 1. Being of a size, quantity, or degree that is neither large nor small, such as intermediate.
- Example: She ordered a medium coffee, as the small was too little and the large too much.
Etymology
From Latin 'medium' meaning 'middle, center'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
medium of exchange:
A system or method used for trading or buying goods.
in the medium range:
Referring to an average or moderate level.
fine-tune to medium:
Adjusting something to an optimal state or level.
Related Words
media:
The collective means of communication, such as television, radio, and newspapers.
median:
The middle value in a data set.
mediumship:
The ability of a medium to communicate with spirits.
Slang Meanings of medium
Meaning: Average quality or performance.
Example Sentence: The movie was just medium, not great but not terrible either.
Meaning: A person who acts as an intermediary or messenger.
Example Sentence: He's a medium between the client and the team.