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intermediate
/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/
of medium level or quality
She took an intermediate course in Spanish to improve her skills.
She took a mid-level Spanish course to get better.
general
situated between two extremes in degree, quality, or time
The intermediate stage of the project requires careful planning.
The middle phase of the project needs careful planning.
Often used to describe levels of skill, stages of development, or positions in a sequence.
general
a person or thing that acts as a mediator or intermediary
The lawyer served as an intermediate between the two parties.
The lawyer acted as a go-between for the two sides.
Less common usage, often in formal or legal contexts.
Collocations
intermediate levela mid-level stage or skill levelintermediate stepa middle phase or processintermediate stagea middle phase in development
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Skill Levels
Use 'intermediate' to describe a mid-level skill or stage, such as 'intermediate French' or 'intermediate math.'
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'intermediate' is useful, avoid using it when simpler words like 'mid-level' or 'midway' would suffice.
Word Origin
From Latin intermedius, meaning 'in the middle,' from inter- 'between' + medius 'middle.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe skill levels, stages of development, or positions in a sequence. Can also refer to a mediator or intermediary in some contexts.
Word Breakdown
inter-
between
prefix-mediate
middle
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