Meaning of medium in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmidiəm/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   medium

   Definitions

   1. around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures

   Examples

   • « an orange of average size »
   • « intermediate capacity »
   • « a plane with intermediate range »
   • « medium bombers »

   Synonyms

   • moderate
2. 2. (of meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside

   Synonyms

   • cooked

3. Noun

   medium

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
4. 2. the surrounding environment

   Examples

   • « fish require an aqueous medium »
5. 3. an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
6. 4. (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
7. 5. an intervening substance through which something is achieved

   Examples

   • « the dissolving medium is called a solvent »
8. 6. a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
9. 7. (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
10. 8. a state that is intermediate between extremes

    Examples

    • « a middle position »
    • « a happy medium »
11. 9. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

    Examples

    • « he consulted several mediums »
12. 10. transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
13. 11. an occupation for which you are especially well suited

    Examples

    • « in law he found his true metier »