Intermediate

/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is intermediate; a middle stage in a process.

The company offers intermediate courses for developers looking to enhance their skills.

A substance that is formed in the middle of a chemical reaction.

The chemist identified the intermediate that was produced during the synthesis of the new compound.

adjective

Being or occurring in the middle of a process, series, or range.

She has an intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish, allowing her to converse but not to write complex texts.

Forming a middle stage or level.

The course is designed for intermediate students who have some background knowledge.

Not the highest or lowest; average.

His skills as a musician are intermediate, making him suitable for the band but not for solo performances.

Latin 'intermediatus', meaning 'lying between'

intermediate stage:

A point in a process that is between two other stages.

intermediate level:

A proficiency level that is between novice and expert.

A level-up

After taking the class, I'm no longer a beginner; I'm at an intermediate level, a real level-up!