mid-length
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B2
/mɪd-lɛŋ(k)θ/
intermediate length
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mid-length' originates from the combination of 'mid' and 'length', where 'mid' meant 'middle' and 'length' referred to the measurement of something from end to end.
Historical Evolution
'mid-length' was formed by combining the words 'mid' and 'length' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'middle length', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a length that is intermediate between short and long.
She wore a mid-length dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45