medial
Translation
medial, middle, central
Examples
The medial bone in the finger was fractured.
The medial bone in the finger was fractured.
The medial consonant of the word is 'd'.
The medial consonant of the word is 'd'.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) medial ((noun)) The medial ligament provides stability to the knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: central, middle; Antonyms: lateral, peripheral
Etymology
From Latin 'medius' meaning 'middle'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'median' strip on a road, which is in the middle. 'Medial' is the technical term for 'middle'.