Mediate

Pronunciation

• verb US IPA: /ˈmidieɪt/
• adjective US IPA: /ˈmidiÉ™t/

Origin

From Late Latin mediatus, past participle of mediare ("to divide in the middle, in Medieval Latin also to be in the middle, be or become between, mediate"), from medius ("middle").

Full definition of mediate

Verb

1. (transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
2. (intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
3. To divide into two equal parts.
4. To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; convey

Related terms

• mean
• median
• mediation
• mediator
• medium

Adjective

1. Acting through a mediating agency.
2. Intermediate between extremes.
3. Gained or effected by a medium or condition.
• Sir W. HamiltonAn act of mediate knowledge is complex.

Derived terms

• mediately