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intermediate

[in-ter-mee-dee-it] / ˌɪn tərˈmi di ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
middle, in-between
Synonyms
STRONGEST
transitional
STRONG
average center central common compromising fair intermediary interposed intervening mean median medium middling midway moderate neutral standard
WEAK
between halfway indifferent medial mediocre mid so-so
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal biased exceptional exterior extraordinary extreme noble outside partial peripheral prejudiced unreasonable unusual
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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Bonds have been a safer bet, with the average intermediate core bond fund flat this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Those at intermediate risk are advised to lower levels below 70 mg/dL, while high-risk individuals should aim for less than 55 mg/dL.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

She’s coming to try to break the national record in the 300 intermediate hurdles held by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

However, Iran is unlikely to have large numbers of intermediate or even long-range ballistic missiles.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The whole point of chest pain prediction is to make sure that patients who end up having major complications are assigned right away to the coronary and intermediate units.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell