medium

Definitions


[ˈmiːdɪəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an agency or means of doing something
(e.g: using the latest technology as a medium for job creation)

- the intervening substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted
(e.g: radio communication needs no physical medium between the two stations)

- a particular form of storage material for computer files, such as magnetic tape or discs

- the material or form used by an artist, composer, or writer
(e.g: oil paint is the most popular medium for glazing)

- a person claiming to be in contact with the spirits of the dead and to communicate between the dead and the living

- the middle quality or state between two extremes; a reasonable balance
(e.g: there is a medium between being modest and boastful)


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Origin:
late 16th century (originally denoting something intermediate in nature or degree): from Latin, literally ‘middle’, neuter of medius


[ˈmiːdɪəm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- about halfway between two extremes of size or another quality; average
(e.g: John is six feet tall, of medium build)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (originally denoting something intermediate in nature or degree): from Latin, literally ‘middle’, neuter of medius




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