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The definition of mediocrity is the quality or state of being just average.

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When you are in the middle of your class and don't really do anything to stand out or do better, this is an example of mediocrity.

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noun pl. mediocrities

the quality or state of being mediocre
mediocre ability or attainment
a person of mediocre abilities or attainments

Origin: Fr médiocrité < L mediocritas

See mediocrity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. me·di·oc·ri·ties

The state or quality of being mediocre.
Mediocre ability, achievement, or performance.
One that displays mediocre qualities.

Related Forms:

me·di·ocˈri·tizeˌ (-tīzˌ) verb

me·di·ocˌri·ti·zaˈtion noun

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