IPA: //ˈmɪdiæd//
KK: /ˈmidiˌæd/
Relating to the middle or center of something.
The mediad position of the object was crucial for the experiment.
In a direction toward the middle or center of something.
The doctor made an incision mediad to the injury to ensure proper access.
This word originates from Latin 'media' (meaning middle or medium) and the suffix '-ad' (often used to form adjectives or nouns). The term 'mediad' refers to something that is related to or characterized by the medium or media.
Think of 'media' as the middle ground or channel through which information is conveyed, and the '-ad' suggests a connection to that medium.