mid-sized
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B1
/ˈmɪdˌsaɪzd/
medium size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mid-sized' originates from the combination of 'mid' and 'sized', where 'mid' meant 'middle' and 'sized' referred to 'having a particular size'.
Historical Evolution
'mid-sized' evolved from the combination of 'mid' and 'sized' in modern English to describe something of medium size.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a size in the middle range', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
of a size that is neither large nor small, but in between.
The company is known for producing mid-sized cars.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 09:48