English Lexicon

Intermediate

/ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ət/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Being in the middle position or stage; not advanced or basic.

    "She is taking an intermediate course in Spanish to improve her language skills."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that is intermediate, especially in a process or system.

    "The intermediate between the beginner and advanced levels is crucial for skill development."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'intermediate' originates from the Latin 'intermedius', meaning 'in between'. It evolved through Middle English from Old French 'intermedial', reflecting the concept of being situated between two points or stages.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Intermediate"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Intermediate"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Intermediate" Synonym Map