Intermediate

Definition

Being or situated between two points, stages, or things; in the middle.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈmidiət/
• Respelling: in-ter-MEE-dee-uht (with "in" as in "tin," "ter" as in "her," "MEE" as in "see," "dee" as in "see," and "uht" as in "sofa")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət/
• Respelling: in-tuh-MEE-dee-uht (with "in" as in "tin," "tuh" as in "sofa," "MEE" as in "see," "dee" as in "see," and "uht" as in "sofa")

In both dialects, "intermediate" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "MEE." The American pronunciation includes a pronounced "ter" sound, while the British pronunciation has a softer "tuh" sound. The articulation focuses on "in-ter-MEE-dee-uht" (American) and "in-tuh-MEE-dee-uht" (British).

Etymology

From Latin "intermediatus", the past participle of "intermediare" ('to intervene'). It's derived from "inter-" ('between') + "medius" ('middle').

Derivatives

• Intermediately (adverb)
• Intermediary (noun)
• Intermediate-level (adjective)
• Intermediation (noun)
• Intermediate-range (adjective)

Synonyms

• Medial
• Midway
• Intermediary

Antonyms

• Initial
• Terminal
• External

Usage

"Intermediate" is used to describe something that is between two other things in terms of degree, quality, position, or time.

Related Terms

• Intermediary
• Middle
• Median
• Central
• Midterm

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Intermediate (Noun): A person or thing that is at an intermediate level or position.
  • Example: "The class is suitable for intermediates who are neither beginners nor advanced learners."

Adjective

• Intermediate (Adjective): Being or occurring at the middle place, stage, or degree between extremes.
  • Example: "The course is designed for intermediate students who have some basic knowledge of the subject."

• Intermediate (Adjective): Acting between two points, stages, things, persons, etc.
  • Example: "The intermediate phase of the project will focus on testing and refinement."

Verb

• Intermediate (Verb): To act as an intermediary or go-between.
  • Example: "She intermediated between the two parties to help them reach an agreement."

Note: The term "intermediate" is versatile and is often used in various fields, such as education, business, and science, to denote something that is in the middle or transitional phase.