in·ter·me·di·ate

(ĭn′tər-mē′dē-ĭt)

adj.

Lying or occurring between two extremes or in a middle position or state: an aircraft having an intermediate range; an intermediate school.

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. (-āt′) 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 intermediātus, from Late Latin intermedius : Latin inter-, inter- + Latin medius, middle; see medhyo- in Indo-European roots.]

in′ter·me′di·a·cy n.

in′ter·me′di·ate·ly adv.

in′ter·me′di·a′tion n.

in′ter·me′di·a′tor n.

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in•ter•me•di•a•cy

(ˌɪn tərˈmi di ə si)

n.

the state of being intermediate or of acting intermediately.

[1705–15]

References in classic literature

Her looks asked him to forgive her for having dared, by Natasha's intermediacy, to remind him of his promise, and then thanked him for his love.

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