intermediat

Intermediat is not a widely recognized concept in its own right. In English, it is generally encountered as an obsolete or variant spelling of the word intermediate. The form reflects older orthography in which the final e of intermediate was sometimes omitted in print.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from the Latin intermedius, meaning between or intermediate. In early modern English and some 16th–17th century texts, “intermediat” appeared as a legitimate spelling variant. It is now considered nonstandard and is rarely seen in contemporary writing.

In contemporary English, the standard form is “intermediate” for the adjective and noun, and “intermediary” for a person or thing acting as a mediator. If “intermediat” occurs in modern writing, it is usually a misspelling or typographical error rather than a recognized term.

In other languages, related words exist with similar meanings. For example, in German the cognate is “Intermediär” and in French “intermédiaire.” These forms reflect different orthographic conventions rather than an independent English term.

See also: intermediate, intermediary, intermediation.