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Antonyms for intermediate


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-ter-mee-dee-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn tərˈmi di ɪt



Definition of intermediate

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Medieval Latin intermediatus "lying between," from Latin intermedius "that which is between," from inter- "between" (see inter-) + medius "in the middle" (see medial (adj.)).
  • adj middle, in-between
Example sentences :
  • Then the intermediate state of rest will be pleasure and will also be pain?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • A state which is intermediate, and a sort of repose of the soul about either—that is what you mean?
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • There are no intermediate steps which lead from one to the other.
  • Extract from : « Timaeus » by Plato
  • For in passing from the greater to the less it must reach an intermediate point, which is equality.
  • Extract from : « Parmenides » by Plato
  • Now these spirits or intermediate powers are many and diverse, and one of them is Love.'
  • Extract from : « Symposium » by Plato
  • Some actions are intermediate between the voluntary and involuntary.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • The cause of both is anger, and both are intermediate between voluntary and involuntary.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • From 10x12 feet down to 5x6 and all intermediate distances are practiced.
  • Extract from : « The Hawaiian Islands » by The Department of Foreign Affairs
  • The word itself does not mean to "harden," but to put into some intermediate state.
  • Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • Osculant: intermediate in character between two groups or series.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

Synonyms for intermediate

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