medial
Translation
medial, middle, central
Examples
The medial bone in the foot was fractured.
The medial bone in the foot was fractured.
The medial vowel sound is common in English.
The medial vowel sound is common in English.
Grammar Patterns
medial + ((noun)) relating to the middle The medial bone in the foot was fractured.
Similar Words
Synonyms: middle, central; Antonyms: lateral, peripheral
Etymology
From Latin 'medius' meaning 'middle'. The suffix '-al' means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'median' strip in the middle of a highway. 'Medial' is the adjective form, relating to the middle.