Medium: meaning, definitions and examples
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medium
[ ˈmiːdiəm ]
size
About halfway between two extremes of size or another quality.
Synonyms
average, intermediate, moderate
Examples of usage
- It was a medium-sized room, not too big or too small.
- She ordered a medium coffee, not too large or too small.
channel
A means of communication or entertainment, such as radio or television.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She works in the media industry, producing content for various mediums.
- The company advertises its products through different mediums, including social media and television.
cooking
Cooked to a point where it is no longer pink but not completely cooked through.
Synonyms
partially cooked, pinkish, semi-cooked
Examples of usage
- The steak was medium rare, with a pink center.
- She prefers her burgers medium, not too rare or well-done.
Translations
Translations of the word "medium" in other languages:
🇵🇹 médio
🇮🇳 मध्यम
🇩🇪 mittel
🇮🇩 sedang
🇺🇦 середній
🇵🇱 średni
🇯🇵 中間
🇫🇷 moyen
🇪🇸 medio
🇹🇷 orta
🇰🇷 중간
🇸🇦 متوسط
🇨🇿 střední
🇸🇰 stredný
🇨🇳 中等
🇸🇮 srednji
🇮🇸 miðlungs
🇰🇿 орташа
🇬🇪 საშუალო
🇦🇿 orta
🇲🇽 medio
Word origin
The word 'medium' comes from the Latin word 'medius', meaning 'middle'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. Originally, it referred to something being middle in size or quality. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings, including a channel of communication and a cooking term. 'Medium' is a versatile word that is commonly used in everyday language.