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Unmediated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmediated

 

[ ʌnˈmiːdɪeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

direct communication

Unmediated refers to communication or interaction that occurs without the involvement of intermediaries or mediating factors. In this context, it implies a direct relationship or connection between parties. Unmediated experiences can foster authenticity and clarity, as they eliminate distortions that may arise through mediation. This term is often used in the fields of communication, psychology, and media studies to describe interactions that are immediate and unfiltered.

Synonyms

direct, immediate, unfiltered

Examples of usage

  • The unmediated dialogue allowed for honest exchanges.
  • They sought an unmediated connection with nature.
  • The unmediated experience of art can be profound.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmediated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não mediado

🇮🇳 बिना मध्यस्थता

🇩🇪 unmittelbar

🇮🇩 tidak terpengaruh

🇺🇦 непроміжний

🇵🇱 niemediowany

🇯🇵 仲介なし

🇫🇷 non médié

🇪🇸 no mediado

🇹🇷 aracısız

🇰🇷 중재 없는

🇸🇦 غير وسيط

🇨🇿 neemediovaný

🇸🇰 nemediovaný

🇨🇳 未中介的

🇸🇮 nemediiran

🇮🇸 óhindrað

🇰🇿 делдалсыз

🇬🇪 არასაშუალო

🇦🇿 aralıqsız

🇲🇽 no mediado

Etymology

The term 'unmediated' derives from the prefix 'un-', indicating a negation, combined with 'mediated', which comes from the Latin root 'mediare', meaning 'to intervene' or 'to mediate'. The concept emerged prominently in the 20th century with the formal study of communication and media, reflecting a growing interest in the nature of direct experiences and interactions devoid of filters or intermediaries. In a world increasingly influenced by technology and mediated communications, the desire for unmediated interactions has become a cultural and philosophical pursuit. This term can often be found in discussions surrounding authenticity in human relationships, the impact of technology on communication, and the value of direct experience in the arts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,195, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.