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mediative

mediative

8.1
Acting as a link between two parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈmidiˌeɪtɪv/
translation icon : mediador
  • A mediative role is often necessary to bridge differences in a team project.

Examples

  • The mediative hallway allowed easy movement between the two main sections of the building.

  • In many cultures, a mediative approach is preferred during negotiations.

  • The garden served as a mediative space, linking the old and new parts of the house.

  • The mediative role of the counselor helped resolve the conflict.

  • The mediative conversation between the two leaders helped ease tensions between their countries.

  • Her mediative role in the negotiation allowed both sides to reach a peaceful agreement.

  • The community center offered mediative services, assisting neighbors in resolving their disputes amicably.

Synonyms

connective
vsmediative
11 5.6

Joining two parts or things

acts specifically as an intermediary sitting between two parts

Antonyms

divisive
92 6.8

Making people disagree and split into groups

How Connected

integrated
2 3.8
connected
2.5
mediative
8.1
adjacent
100 3.8
separate
829 2.1

Surface Forms

mediative positive

Morphology

mediative = mediate (transparent) = mediate + ive

The meaning follows directly from 'mediate' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive' to express an intermediate or connecting role.

Etymology

Mediative in the sense of connecting things also comes from medius 'middle', just like the English word middle. So a mediative hallway or space is one that sits between two parts and links them together.