mediate

English

/ˈmidieɪt/, /ˈmidi.ət/

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.
(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.
To divide into two equal parts.
To act as an intermediary causal or communicative agent; to convey.
To act as a spiritualistic medium.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin mediatus, medius (middle, half, medium, what is in the middle, mean).

Origin

Latin

medius

Gloss

middle, half, medium, what is in the middle, mean

Concept

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`Kanji`

半

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