GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Mediate , a. [L. mediatus, p. p. of mediare, v. t., to halve, v. i., to be in the middle. See Mid, and cf. Moiety.]
   Being between the two extremes; middle; interposed; intervening; intermediate.
   Prior.
   
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   Acting by means, or by an intervening cause or instrument; not direct or immediate; acting or suffering through an intervening agent or condition.
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   Gained or effected by a medium or condition.
   Bacon.
   
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   An act of mediate knowledge is complex.
   Sir W. Hamilton.
   
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   Mediate , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Mediated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Mediating.] [LL. mediatus, p. p. of mediare to mediate. See Mediate, a.]
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   To be in the middle, or between two; to intervene. [R.]
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   To interpose between parties, as the equal friend of each, esp. for the purpose of effecting a reconciliation or agreement; as, to mediate between nations.
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   Mediate, v. t.
   To effect by mediation or interposition; to bring about as a mediator, instrument, or means; as, to mediate a peace.
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   To divide into two equal parts. [R.]
   Holder.
   
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