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medium

/ˈmiːdɪəm/
Meanings
  • noun

    1. Something that serves as a means or a channel for the transfer or transmission of something: a medium for communication.

    - "The newspaper is a medium for spreading news and information."
    - "The internet is a medium for communication and entertainment."
  • noun

    2. A substance or material that is used to transmit or receive electromagnetic energy, as in a radio or television broadcast.

    - "The radio transmits signals through the air as a medium."
    - "Satellites are used as a medium for long-distance telecommunications."
  • noun

    3. A means or instrument by which something is done or achieved: a medium for expression.

    - "Oil paints are a medium for expressing depth and texture in art."
    - "The stage is a medium for actors to perform and entertain audiences."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmiːdɪəm/



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Synonyms

mediumly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with medium
rhythm , gym , hymn , limb , timid , prism , dimm , hymnoid , bim
Homonyms
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  1. Medium (English) : Size or extent of something.

  2. Medium (English) : A means or instrument for expression or transmission.

  3. Medium (French) : Neutral or unbiased.

Homophones
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  1. Medium () : Size or extent of something.

  2. Medium () : A person who produces or sells paintings or photographs, especially as a business.

Variants
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media , medium , mediums , medium frequencies , medium frequency , medium of exchange , mediums of exchange , medium roast , medium roasts , medium-sized , medium-term , mass media , mass medium , happy medium
Forms
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mediums, mediums'

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'medium,' meaning 'middle,' 'intermediate,' or 'means.'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'medium' is derived from the Latin word 'medium,' meaning 'middle,' 'intermediate,' or 'means.'

  2. In the world of art, the term 'medium' refers to the substance or material used by an artist to create a work of art.

  3. In the world of broadcasting, the term 'medium' refers to the means or instrument by which a signal is transmitted, such as radio waves or television signals.

Related Concepts
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  1. Message: A communication or information conveyed, often through a medium.

  2. Channel: A means of transmitting or communicating something, often through a medium.

  3. Vehicle: A means of transportation or conveyance, often used metaphorically to refer to a medium.

Culture
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Medium has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. In art, artists have used different mediums such as oil paints, watercolors, and acrylics to create masterpieces. In literature, medium is often used metaphorically to refer to the means or instrument by which a message is conveyed. In music, medium is used to describe the genre or style of a particular piece.

How to Memorize "medium"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a neutral substance or material that can be used to transmit or express something.
    - Visualize a medium as a bridge or channel for communication or expression.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'medium' with the idea of a means or instrument.
    - Think of a medium as a tool or vehicle for expression or communication.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'medium' as 'Means To Understand Many Ideas' or 'Medium Is Tool For Understanding'.

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