intermediate

[in-ter-mee-dee-eyt] / ˌɪn tərˈmi diˌeɪt /

ADJECTIVE

middle, in-between

Synonyms

STRONGEST

transitional

STRONG

average center central common compromising fair intermediary interposed intervening mean median medium middling midway moderate neutral standard

WEAK

between halfway indifferent medial mediocre mid so-so

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal biased exceptional exterior extraordinary extreme noble outside partial peripheral prejudiced unreasonable unusual

WEAK

end

Example Sentences

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As a result all three bands of business rates - the basic, intermediate and higher property rates - are being cut.

From BBC

Denmark, for example, has created a national network of "intermediate care beds" in community hospitals and care homes, staffed by nurses and carers, that patients can be discharged into.

From BBC

Also, building of its vehicle and affordable home finance expertise via intermediate retail route provides an option to add D2C growth levers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earthquakes at intermediate depths, including the Calama event, were long believed to be triggered mainly by a process known as "dehydration embrittlement."

From Science Daily

As a result, Milos is now recognized as hosting one of the largest shallow to intermediate depth hydrothermal systems in the Mediterranean, significantly reshaping scientists' understanding of vent activity in this region.

From Science Daily

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