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medium (?), n.; pl. L. Media (#), E. Mediums (#). [L. medium the middle, fr. medius middle. See Mid, and cf
| medium | (?), n.; pl. L. Media (#), E. Mediums (#). [L. medium the middle, fr. medius middle. See Mid, and cf. Medius.] 1.
That which lies in the middle, or between other things; intervening body or quantity. Hence, specifically: (a)
Middle place or degree; mean.
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-The just medium . . . lies between pride and abjection. L'Estrange.
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(b) (Math.)
See Mean. (c) (Logic)
The mean or middle term of a syllogism; that by which the extremes are brought into connection.
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2.
A substance through which an effect is transmitted from one thing to another; as, air is the common medium of sound. Hence:
The condition upon which any event or action occurs; necessary means of motion or action; that through or by which anything is accomplished, conveyed, or carried on; specifically,
in animal magnetism, spiritualism, etc., a person through whom the action of another being is said to be manifested and transmitted.
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-Whether any other liquors, being made mediums, cause a diversity of sound from water, it may be tried. Bacon.
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| medium | , a.
Having a middle position or degree; mean; intermediate; medial; as, a horse of medium size; a decoction of medium strength.
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