medium-sized
|me-di-um-sized|
B1
/ˈmiːdiəm saɪzd/
average size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'medium-sized' originates from the combination of 'medium' and 'sized', where 'medium' meant 'middle' and 'sized' refers to the dimension or magnitude of something.
Historical Evolution
'medium' changed from the Latin word 'medium' meaning 'middle', and 'sized' from the Old French 'sise', eventually forming the modern English word 'medium-sized'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'medium' meant 'middle', and 'sized' referred to the dimension, evolving into its current meaning of 'having a size that is neither large nor small'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a size that is neither large nor small, but in between.
The company is looking for a medium-sized office space.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 09:15