medium
medium Lexical Profile
medium Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An agency or means of doing something, particularly a channel of mass communication or an artist's chosen material.
"The sculptor decided that bronze was the perfect medium for her new installation."
The intervening substance or environment through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted.
"Sound waves require a physical medium, such as air or water, to travel."
A person claiming to be able to communicate with the spirits of deceased people.
"They consulted a medium in hopes of receiving a message from their late grandmother."
Word Nuance & Usage
The plural form varies by context: 'media' is used for channels of mass communication, while 'mediums' is used for psychics or artist materials.
• Rhymes for medium
Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'medium' (the middle, center), neuter form of the adjective 'medius' (middle).