medium
|me/di/um|
B1
/ˈmiːdiəm/
means of communication
Etymology
Etymology Information
'medium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'medium,' where 'medius' meant 'middle.'
Historical Evolution
'medium' changed from the Latin word 'medium' and eventually became the modern English word 'medium'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'middle,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'intervening substance' and 'average size.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an intervening substance through which something is transmitted or carried on.
Sound travels through the medium of air.
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Noun 2
a person claiming to communicate between the living and the dead.
The medium held a séance to contact the spirits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40