intermediate

intermediate is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

adjective, noun

• (UK) IPA: /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmɪidɪiət/, SAMPA: /Int@(r)"mi:di:@t/
• (US) enPR: /ĭn-tər-mē'dē-ət/, IPA: /ˌɪntɚˈmɪidɪiət/, SAMPA: /Int@`"mIidIi@t/

verb

• (UK) IPA: /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmɪidˌɪieɪt/, SAMPA: /Int@(r)"mi:d%i:eIt/
• (US) IPA: /ˌɪntɚˈmɪidɪieɪt/, SAMPA: /Int@`"mIidIieIt/

Adjective

Positive intermediate

Comparative more intermediate

Superlative most intermediate

1. If something is intermediate, it is between other things.

   Most people who get beyond the beginner stage get stuck being intermediate.

   These sounds can represent an intermediate stage between animal communication and language.

Noun

Singular intermediate

Plural intermediates

1. An intermediate is someone who acts between other people.
2. An intermediate is something that is intermediate.

Synonyms

• intermediary
• mediator