in·ter·me·di·ate ( n t r-m  d-t)adj. Lying or occurring between two extremes or in a middle position or state: an aircraft having an intermediate range; an intermediate school. n. 1. One that is in a middle position or state. 2. An intermediary. 3. Chemistry A substance formed as a necessary stage in the manufacture of a desired end product. 4. An automobile that is smaller than a full-sized model but larger than a compact. intr.v. (-  t) in·ter·me·di·at·ed, in·ter·me·di·at·ing, in·ter·me·di·ates 1. To act as an intermediary; mediate. 2. To intervene. [Middle English, from Medieval Latin intermedi tus, from Late Latin intermedius : Latin inter-, inter- + Latin medius, middle; see medhyo- in Indo-European roots.]in ter·medi·a·cy n.in ter·medi·ate·ly adv.in ter·medi·ate·ness n.in ter·medi·ation n.in ter·medi·ator n. |
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| Noun | 1. | intermediation - the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement intervention, intercession - the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention" matchmaking - mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others |
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