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mediocrity

.mi:di'ɒkriti5 senses · 173 ms
Level C1GRE
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noun/miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti//mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/[mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi]
  1. 1

    The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.uncountable

    • Flexibility is good, but a tolerance for mediocrity carried far enough impairs operational capacity.
  2. 2

    A person with mediocre abilities or achievements.countable

    • populated with mediocrities
    • surrounded by mediocrities
  3. 3

    The quality of being intermediate between two extremes; a mean.archaiccountableuncountable

  4. 4

    A middle course of action; moderation, balance.countableobsoleteuncountable

    • In adversity I wish for prosperity, and in prosperity I am afraid of adversity. What mediocrity may be found?

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