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Pronunciation / Transliteration: méijiè
"媒介在现代传播中至关重要。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information.
"The internet is a powerful medium for sharing knowledge." - 2
The material or form used by an artist, composer, or writer.
"Oil paint is a popular medium among traditional artists."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin adjective medius meaning 'middle', entering English in the late 16th century. It evolved from denoting a middle state or degree to encompass various means of communication, artistic materials, and spiritual channels.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Medium" is said worldwide
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Média
Transliteration: Médiah
"Le média est essentiel pour la communication moderne."
Medium
Transliteration: Mediom
"Das Medium spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Kunst."
Mezzo
Transliteration: Mɛtso
"Il mezzo è fondamentale per la comunicazione."
Medio
Transliteration: Meðio
"El medio es crucial para la difusión de información."
Meio
Transliteration: Meɪu
"O meio é importante para a comunicação."
माध्यम
Transliteration: Mādhyaṁ
"माध्यम संचार के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
媒介
Transliteration: méijiè
"媒介在现代传播中至关重要。"
매체
Transliteration: maeche
"매체는 현대 커뮤니케이션에서 중요하다."
メディア
Transliteration: Media
"メディアは現代のコミュニケーションにおいて重要です。"
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