intermediated
|in-ter-me-di-a-ted|
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/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪd/
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/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪd/
(intermediate)
middle stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intermediate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intermedius,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'medius' meant 'middle.'
Historical Evolution
'intermedius' transformed into the French word 'intermédiaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intermediate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being in the middle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acting as a mediator or go-between.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'intermediate'.
The company intermediated the negotiations between the two parties.
Synonyms
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