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medium

The word “medium” has 3 syllables: me-di-um

It's pronounced as /ˈmiːdiəm/

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In the thesaurus, “medium” has 158 synonyms and 74 antonyms.

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Synonyms for medium

Antonyms for medium

Meanings of medium

  • noun
    1. (plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.
    2. (plural media or mediums) The materials or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass.
    3. (plural media or mediums) A format for communicating or presenting information.
    4. (plural media or mediums) The materials used to finish a workpiece using a mass finishing or abrasive blasting process.
    5. (plural media or mediums) A nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro.
    6. (plural media or mediums) The means, channel, or agency by which an aim is achieved.
    7. (plural mediums or media) A liquid base which carries pigment in paint.
    8. (plural mediums or media) A tool used for painting or drawing.
    9. (plural mediums) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world.
    10. (plural mediums) Anything having a measurement intermediate between extremes, such as a garment or container.
    11. (plural mediums) A person whom garments or apparel of intermediate size fit.
    12. (plural mediums) A half-pint serving of Guinness (or other stout in some regions).
    13. A middle place or degree.
    14. An average; sometimes the mathematical mean.
    15. The mean or middle term of a syllogism, that by which the extremes are brought into connection.
  • adjective
    1. Arithmetically average.
    2. Of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.
    3. Of meat, cooked to a point greater than rare but less than well done; typically, so the meat is still red in the centre.
  • adverb
    1. To a medium extent.

Example Sentences

  • Television is a powerful medium for advertising products.
  • He communicates his ideas effectively through the written medium.
  • The artist prefers oil paint as a medium for his work.
  • Social media has become a popular medium for spreading news.
  • The book serves as a medium to explore complex philosophical ideas.

On this page you'll find 232 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to medium, such as: A1, OK, acceptable, activator, adequate, agency, agent.

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