mediately

me·di·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it]
- /verb ˈmi diˌeɪt; adjective ˈmi di ɪt/
- /ˈmiːdɪɪtli /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it]
- /verb ˈmi diˌeɪt; adjective ˈmi di ɪt/

Definitions of mediately word

verb with object mediately to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile. 1
verb with object mediately to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc. 1
verb with object mediately to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary. 1
verb without object mediately to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc. 1
verb without object mediately to occupy an intermediate place or position. 1
adjective mediately acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate. 1

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Origin of mediately

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mediātus, past participle of mediāre to be in the middle, intercede. See medium, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Mediately

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mediately

mediately popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for mediately

verb with object mediately

immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.

Just one Antonym for mediately