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- [mee-dee-uh]
- /ˈmi di ə/
- /ˈmiːdiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-dee-uh]
- /ˈmi di ə/
Definitions of media word
- noun media an ancient country in W Asia, S of the Caspian Sea, corresponding generally to NW Iran. Capital: Ecbatana. 1
- adjective media about halfway between extremes, as of degree, amount, quality, position, or size: Cook over medium heat. He is of medium height. 1
- noun plural media Greek Grammar. a voiced plosive, as β, δ, γ. 1
- noun plural media Anatomy. the middle layer of an artery or lymphatic vessel. 1
- noun plural media Entomology. a longitudinal vein in the middle portion of the wing of an insect. 1
- noun plural media a middle state or condition; mean. 1
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Origin of media
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Late Latin (grammar sense only), noun use of feminine singular of Latin medius central, mid1
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Parts of speech for Media
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
media popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
media usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for media
noun media
- news — netnews
- television — the transmission of programming, in the form of still or moving images, via radio waves, cable wires, satellite, or wireless network to a receiver or other screen.
- radio — wireless telegraphy or telephony: speeches broadcast by radio.
- correspondence — Correspondence is the act of writing letters to someone.
- disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
Antonyms for media
adjective media
- extremes — Plural form of extreme.
- irregulars — Plural form of irregular.
- nobles — distinguished by rank or title.
noun media
- ends — Plural form of end.
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