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- [mee-dee-ok-ri-tee]
- /ˌmi diˈɒk rɪ ti/
- /ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/
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- [mee-dee-ok-ri-tee]
- /ˌmi diˈɒk rɪ ti/
Definitions of mediocrity word
- noun plural mediocrity the state or quality of being mediocre. 1
- noun plural mediocrity mediocre ability or accomplishment. 1
- noun plural mediocrity a mediocre person. 1
- noun mediocrity The quality or state of being mediocre. 1
- noun mediocrity quality of being ordinary or average 1
- uncountable noun mediocrity If you refer to the mediocrity of something, you mean that it is of average quality but you think it should be better. 0
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Origin of mediocrity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English mediocrite < Middle French mediocrite < Latin mediocritāt- (stem of mediocritās) a middle state, moderation. See mediocre, -ity
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Parts of speech for Mediocrity
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mediocrity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mediocrity
noun mediocrity
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- commonness — belonging equally to, or shared alike by, two or more or all in question: common property; common interests.
- averageness — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
- commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
- upstart — a person who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth, power, or a position of consequence.
Antonyms for mediocrity
noun mediocrity
- excellence — The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
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