Etymology

mediately

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Today it means: In a mediate manner, by the intervention of an intermediary agent or means; indirectly. Full definition →

First used 15th c.
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The story

From mediate + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. In a mediate manner, by the intervention of an intermediary agent or means; indirectly.

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