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Definition of Media
1. n.
2. n. One of the sonant mutes β, δ, γ (b, d, g), in Greek, or of their equivalents in other languages, so named as intermediate between the tenues, π, τ, κ (p, t, k), and the aspiratæ (aspirates) φ, θ, χ (ph or f, th, ch). Also called middle mute, or medial, and sometimes soft mute.
Definition of Media
1. Proper noun. a historical region in northwestern Iran, originally inhabited by the Medes ¹
2. Proper noun. territories corresponding to the empire ruled by dynasts from Media ¹
3. Noun. (anatomy) The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue. ¹
4. Noun. (linguistics dated) A voiced stop consonant. ¹
5. Noun. (plural of medium) ¹
6. Noun. (often used as uncountable though such use is proscribed) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information. ¹
7. Noun. (usually with a definite article; often used as uncountable though such use is proscribed) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Media
1. the middle layer of a blood or lymph vessel [n -DIAE] / a channel of communication [n -S]
Medical Definition of Media
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Media
Literary usage of Media
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The doctrine of sacred scripture, a critical, historical and dogmatic by George Trumbull Ladd (1883)
"We are thus brought to the idea of a divine energy which is exerted, without the
intervention of any such media, to present the truth immediately before the ..."
2. Water Purification Plants and Their Operation by Milton Frederick Stein (1920)
"Testing media. At least three tubes of each fresh batch of media, whether agar,
gelatin, or broth should be tested. This is most conveniently done by making ..."
3. The Elements of Vegetable Histology by Charles William Ballard (1921)
"MOUNTING media Mounting media are classified as temporary and permanent.
Temporary mounting media include fixed oils, volatile oils, water, glycerin, ..."
4. First Steps in the Enjoyment of Pictures by Maude I. G. Oliver (1920)
"FIRST STEPS IN THE ENJOYMENT OF PICTURES CHAPTER I media THERE are many kinds of
artists who make pictures besides painters. The reason that the artists ..."
5. The Gasoline Automobile: Its Design and Construction by Peter Martin Heldt (1916)
"Gasoline and air are therefore the working media in a gasoline motor, and before
taking up the study of motor mechanism it will be well to acquaint ..."
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