meantime
|mean-time|
B1
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/
intervening period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meantime' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'mean time,' where 'mean' meant 'intervening' and 'time' referred to a period.
Historical Evolution
'mean time' transformed into the modern English word 'meantime' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intervening time,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period of time between two events.
In the meantime, let's prepare for the meeting.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
occurring or used during the intervening time.
The meantime solution was effective.
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