[ ˌɪntə'mi:dɪət ]
■ adjective
1》 coming between two things in time, place, character, etc.
2》 having more than basic knowledge or skills but not yet advanced.
■ noun
1》 an ~ person or thing.
2》 a chemical compound formed by one reaction and then taking part in another.
■ verb ˌɪntə'mi:dɪeɪt mediate.
Derivatives
intermediacy noun
~ly adverb
intermediation noun
intermediator noun
Origin
ME: from med. L. intermediatus , from L. intermedius , from inter- 'between' + medius 'middle'.