Mediatrix
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmiːdɪətɹɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mediatrix is a noun meaning A female mediator.
Meaning
A female mediator.
More Meanings
- (geometry, rare) A bisector, the line that is perpendicular to a line segment and intersects the line segment at its midpoint.
Example Sentences
[…] the intersection of the normal at M to the parabola with the mediatrix of the line […]
He promised, however, to speak to Mr. Harrel upon the subject, but the promise was evidently given to oblige the fair mediatrix, without any hope of advantage to the cause.
My lifes Cataſtrophe is at an end, / The Staffe whereon my ſickly Loue did leane / And which from falling (ſtill) did him defend, / Is through miſchance in ſunder broken cleane. / Gone is my Mediatrix, my beſt Aduocate, / Who vſde for me to interceſsionate.
Word Forms
- mediatrices
- mediatrixes
Synonyms for mediatrix
Depending on context, synonyms include mediatress, brokeress.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mediatress, moderatrix, moderatress, mentress, midder, middle man.
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