Mediation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Late Latin mediātiō (perhaps via Middle French mediation/mediacion) from mediārī ("intervene"), from Latin medius ("middle").

Noun

1. negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.
2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.

Derived terms

• cybermediation
• hypermediation
• mediational

Related terms

• mediate
• mediator
• mid