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That which lies in the middle, or between other things;
intervening body or quantity. Hence, specifically: (a) Middle place or
degree; mean. |
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See Mean. |
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The mean or middle term of a syllogism; that by which the
extremes are brought into connection. |
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A substance through which an effect is transmitted from one
thing to another; as, air is the common medium of sound. Hence: The
condition upon which any event or action occurs; necessary means of
motion or action; that through or by which anything is accomplished,
conveyed, or carried on; specifically, in animal magnetism,
spiritualism, etc., a person through whom the action of another being
is said to be manifested and transmitted. |
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An average. |
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A trade name for printing and writing paper of certain
sizes. See Paper. |
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The liquid vehicle with which dry colors are ground and
prepared for application. |
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Having a middle position or degree; mean; intermediate;
medial; as, a horse of medium size; a decoction of medium strength. |