Vocabulary Entry

medial

|adjective • noun

adjective

Located in the middle or central part.

Example Sentences

"The medial part of the structure is crucial for stability."

"In anatomy, the medial surfaces of the body are often examined during a physical assessment."

"The medial position of the painting on the wall draws immediate attention."

noun

Example Sentences

"In geometry, a triangle's medial line connects the midpoints of two sides."

"The medial of the river serves as a natural divide between the two countries."

"In linguistics, the medial position of a syllable can affect pronunciation."