mediae

me·di·a

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee-dee-uh]
- /ˈmi di ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee-dee-uh]
- /ˈmi di ə/

Definitions of mediae word

noun mediae a plural of medium. 1
noun mediae (usually used with a plural verb) the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet, that reach or influence people widely: The media are covering the speech tonight. 1
adjective mediae pertaining to or concerned with such means: a job in media research. 1
noun plural mediae Greek Grammar. a voiced plosive, as β, δ, γ. 1
noun plural mediae Anatomy. the middle layer of an artery or lymphatic vessel. 1
noun plural mediae Entomology. a longitudinal vein in the middle portion of the wing of an insect. 1

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Origin of mediae

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 Mediae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mediae 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".

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Synonyms for mediae

noun mediae

announcements — Plural form of announcement.
cables — Plural form of cable.
correspondences — communication by exchange of letters.
disclosures — Plural form of disclosure.
expressions — Plural form of expression.

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