/ ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət; NAmE -tərˈm-/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
[ usually before noun ] intermediate (between A and B) located between two places, things, states, etc. :
an intermediate stage / step in a process
Liquid crystals are considered to be intermediate between liquid and solid.
2.
having more than a basic knowledge of sth but not yet advanced; suitable for sb who is at this level :
an intermediate skier / student, etc.
an intermediate coursebook
pre- / upper-intermediate classes
■ noun
a person who is learning sth and who has more than a basic knowledge of it but is not yet advanced
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from medieval Latin intermediatus , from Latin intermedius , from inter- between + medius middle.