I. ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ət adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin intermediatus, from Latin intermedius, from inter- + medius mid, middle — more at mid
Date: 15th century
1. : being or occurring at the middle place, stage, or degree or between extremes
2. : of or relating to an intermediate school
an intermediate curriculum
• in·ter·me·di·ate·ly adverb
• in·ter·me·di·ate·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1650
1. : one that is intermediate
2. : mediator , go-between
3.
a. : a chemical compound synthesized from simpler compounds and usually intended to be used in later syntheses of more complex products
b. : a usually short-lived chemical species formed in a reaction as an intermediate step between the starting material and the final product
4. : an automobile larger than a compact but smaller than a full-sized automobile
III. -dē-ˌāt intransitive verb
Etymology: Medieval Latin intermediatus, past participle of intermediare, from Latin inter- + Late Latin mediare to mediate
Date: 1610
1. : intervene , interpose
2. : to act as an intermediate