Kilo Lingo

/meˈðjante/

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Translation

by means of

Word origin

From Latin mediante, the present participle of mediare ('to be in the middle'), from medius ('middle').

Origin
Latin
Root
medius
English cognates
mediate, median, medium

Examples

diálogo.

They solved the problem through dialogue.

comunican .

They communicate by means of smoke signals.

.

He got the job through a friend.

bancaria.

We pay by means of a bank transfer.

transmite .

Heat is transmitted through water.

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This word is part of lesson 68.