medium
Translation
medium, average, intermediate
Examples
I wear a medium size.
I wear a medium size.
The internet is a powerful medium.
The internet is a powerful medium.
Grammar Patterns
medium ((noun)) of an average size I wear a medium size.
a medium ((for sth.)) a means of doing sth. The internet is a medium for communication.
Similar Words
Synonyms: average, intermediate; Antonyms: large, small
Etymology
From Latin 'medius' meaning 'middle'. It refers to the middle in size, or something in the middle that conveys information.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'middle'—the middle size between large and small, or the 'medium' for communication like TV.