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- [mee-dee-uh m]
- /ˈmi di əm/
- /ˈmiːdiəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-dee-uh m]
- /ˈmi di əm/
Definitions of medium word
- noun plural medium a middle state or condition; mean. 1
- noun plural medium something intermediate in nature or degree. 1
- noun plural medium an intervening substance, as air, through which a force acts or an effect is produced. 1
- noun plural medium the element that is the natural habitat of an organism. 1
- noun plural medium surrounding objects, conditions, or influences; environment. 1
- noun plural medium an intervening agency, means, or instrument by which something is conveyed or accomplished: Words are a medium of expression. 1
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Origin of medium
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin: the middle, noun use of neuter of medius middle. See mid1
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Parts of speech for Medium
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
medium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".
medium usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for medium
noun medium
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- tool — an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- mechanism — an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
- vehicle — any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried or conveyed; a means of conveyance or transport: a motor vehicle; space vehicles.
adjective medium
- average — An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
- middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
- middling — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- mediocre — of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
Antonyms for medium
adj medium
- infrequent — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- rare — Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne
adjective medium
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
noun medium
- end — Come or bring to a final point; finish.
Top questions with medium
- what is a medium?
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