mediate
[ verb mee-dee-eyt; adjective mee-dee-it ]
/ verb ˈmi diˌeɪt; adjective ˈmi di ɪt /
verb (used with object), me·di·at·ed, me·di·at·ing.
to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc.
to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary.
verb (used without object), me·di·at·ed, me·di·at·ing.
to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.
to occupy an intermediate place or position.
adjective
acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate.
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British Dictionary definitions for mediate
mediate
verb (ˈmiːdɪˌeɪt)
adjective (ˈmiːdɪɪt)
Derived forms of mediate
Word Origin for mediate
C16: from Late Latin mediāre to be in the middle
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Medicine definitions for mediate
mediate
[ mē′dē-āt′ ]
v.
To effect or convey as an intermediate agent or mechanism.
adj.
Being in a middle position.
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Science definitions for mediate
mediate
[ mē′dē-āt′ ]
To effect or convey a force between subatomic particles. The gauge bosons, for example, mediate the four fundamental forces of nature.
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