I. |intə(r)|mēdēˌerē, -ri, chiefly Brit -mējər- or -mēdyər- adjective
Etymology: probably from French intermédiaire, from Latin intermedius + French -aire -ary
1. : lying, coming, or done between : intermediate
intermediary distribution of perishable products
importing and other intermediary trades
2. : acting or capable of acting between others as a mediator
intermediary agent
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably from French intermédiaire, from intermédiaire, adjective
1. : one that is intermediate:
a. : mediator , interagent , go-between
intermediary between the people and God
b. : something that serves as a medium or means : mediating agency
2. : an intermediate form, stage, or product