mediate
|me-di-ate|
/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
intervene
Etymology
'mediate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mediatus,' where 'medius' meant 'middle.'
'mediatus' transformed into the French word 'médiat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mediate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to be in the middle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to intervene or arbitrate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
The manager was called in to mediate the conflict between the two departments.
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Verb 2
to act as a medium for a process or effect.
The internet mediates the exchange of information across the globe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35