medium synonyms

medium

modif.

commonplace, mediocre, ordinary, average; see common 1.

medium

n.

  1. A means

    mechanism, tool, factor; see means 1.

  2. A means of expression

    symbol, sign, token, interpretation, exponent, manifestation, revelation, evidence, mark, statement, delineation; see also communication 1, communications, speech 2.

    Common modes of expression include: speech, facial expression, gesture, signs, pantomime, music, drama, writing, painting, sculpture, radio, television.

  3. A supposed channel of supernatural knowledge

    oracle, seer, spiritualist; see fortuneteller, prophet.

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