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golden mean

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noun
  1. the perfect moderate course or position that avoids extremes; the happy medium.
  2. golden section.
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Origin of golden mean

First recorded in 1580–90
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Related Words for golden mean

mean, moderation
British Dictionary definitions for golden mean

golden mean

noun
  1. the middle course between extremes
  2. another term for golden section
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golden mean in Culture

golden mean

The desirable middle ground between any two extremes, according to the philosophy of Aristotle.

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