Definition

The middle finger, which is the third finger on the hand.

Example

He raised his medius in frustration during the argument.

Conversation

Did you know that the medius is actually the name for the middle finger?

Really? I never knew it had a special name like that.

Yeah, it's interesting how many terms we have for our fingers.

For sure! I wonder what they call the others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medius → It is derived from Latin 'medius' (meaning middle or central). The word 'medius' refers to something that is in the middle or at the center of something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'middle' when you hear 'medius' — it helps you remember that 'medius' means something that is central or in the middle.

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