Word: Medium

Pronunciation

/ˈmiːdiəm/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A substance or form through which something else is transmitted, conveyed, or carried; a channel or means of communication. For example: “The internet has become the primary medium for information exchange.”

  • In art: A material or substance used by an artist to create a work, such as paint, clay, or graphite. Example: “Oil is her preferred medium for painting.”
  • In spiritism: A person believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits or ghosts.
  • In biology: A substance in which microorganisms grow or are cultured.

• Adjective: 1. Of intermediate size, amount, or degree; not large or small but between. Example: “A medium-sized company.”

  • Referring to clothing sizes: “She wears a medium shirt.”
  • In cooking: Denoting a level of doneness, as in “medium-rare steak.”
  • In coffee or tea orders: Describing the strength or amount of milk added, e.g., “I’d like a medium roast coffee.”

Phrases

• “Medium of instruction”: The language or method used for teaching.
• “Work in/on various media”: To use different materials or platforms for creating art or content.
• “Medium shot” (in film or photography): A camera angle that shows a subject from the waist up.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Radio was once the dominant medium for news and entertainment.”
• Adjective: “They ordered their steaks cooked medium-rare.”

Synonyms

• Channel
• Means
• Avenue (for noun sense)
• Intermediate (for adjective sense)
• Middle (for adjective sense)