Mediated: meaning, definitions and examples

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mediated

 

[ ˈmidiˌeɪtəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication process

Mediated refers to the act of intervening or facilitating a process, often involving resolution of differences or conveying information between parties. It is commonly used in contexts such as conflict resolution, therapy, or communication where a mediator helps facilitate dialogue or understanding.

Synonyms

arbitrated, brokered, facilitated, intervened, negotiated

Examples of usage

  • The therapist mediated the discussion between the couple.
  • The ambassador mediated peace talks between the two nations.
  • The teacher mediated the conflict among the students.
  • The discussion was mediated to ensure all voices were heard.

Translations

Translations of the word "mediated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mediado

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ

🇩🇪 vermittelt

🇮🇩 dimediasi

🇺🇦 опосередкований

🇵🇱 mediowany

🇯🇵 媒介された

🇫🇷 médié

🇪🇸 mediado

🇹🇷 aracılık edilmiş

🇰🇷 중재된

🇸🇦 مُعَتَبر

🇨🇿 zprostředkovaný

🇸🇰 zprostredkovaný

🇨🇳 调解的

🇸🇮 posredovan

🇮🇸 miðlaður

🇰🇿 делдалдық

🇬🇪 შედარებული

🇦🇿 aracılıq edilmiş

🇲🇽 mediado

Etymology

The word 'mediated' stems from the Latin root 'mediāre,' which means to be in the middle or intervene. This evolved into the Middle French 'médier' during the 15th century, emphasizing the act of negotiation or facilitation. In English, it has been used since the early 19th century to describe roles that involve mediating between conflicting parties. Over time, the term expanded in use, particularly in fields such as psychology, law, and communication, to encompass a variety of processes wherein an intermediary steps in to assist or facilitate interactions. Today, 'mediated' is frequently applied in modern contexts, including digital communication, where it describes how messages are conveyed through various media channels.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,579 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.