Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Medium.
How to pronounce medium:
US
Medium - as a noun
A means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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instrumentality20instrumentation17means7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The surrounding environment
Example: "Fish require an aqueous medium"
An intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
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communicating22communication21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
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culture mediumHypernyms (Closely Related)
food8nutrient8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
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liquid16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
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substance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An intervening substance through which something is achieved
Example: "The dissolving medium is called a solvent"
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substance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position
Example: "A happy medium"
Someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
Example: "He consulted several mediums"
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sensitive12spiritualist14(usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
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mass mediumHypernyms (Closely Related)
transmission14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An occupation for which you are especially well suited
Example: "In law he found his true metier"
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metier8Medium - as an adjective satellite
Around the middle of a scale of evaluation
Example: "An orange of average size"
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average11intermediate15(meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
Medium - as an adjective
Arithmetically average.
Of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.
Of meat, cooked to a point greater than rare but less than well done; typically, so the meat is still red in the centre.
Medium - as an adverb
To a medium extent
Example Sentences
"I prefer to paint with oil as my medium."
"She works in multiple mediums, including sculpture and photography."
"The artist used charcoal as a medium for this drawing."
"Television is a popular medium of entertainment."
"The newspaper remains a trusted medium for news."
Word Game Points
Is MEDIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, medium is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MEDIUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MEDIUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, medium is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMEDIUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is MEDIUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, medium is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMEDIUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
