vidutiniai

Vidutiniai is the Lithuanian plural form of the adjective vidutinis and is used to describe values that are average or mid‑level within a group. It typically refers to central tendencies, such as mean measurements, typical prices, or common characteristics across a set of items or periods. The term is common in statistical prose as well as in everyday language when talking about everyday norms or expectations.

Etymology and usage. Vidutiniai derives from the root vidus meaning middle or center, with the usual Lithuanian adjective endings to agree with the noun it modifies. In statistical contexts, the arithmetic mean is usually expressed as aritmetinis vidurkis, while vidurkis denotes a general average. Phrases like vidutiniai duomenys, vidutiniai skaičiai, and vidutiniai laikotarpiai describe mean values, typical figures, or average periods in data sets or reports. The word can describe quantities, prices, temperatures, or other measurable traits across a population or sample.

In practice, vidutiniai appears in economics, demography, sports analytics, climate statistics, and social science to convey the idea of "on average" or "typical." It is often contrasted with terms for extremes or variability, such as minimums, maximums, or outliers. The adverbial form vidutiniškai expresses the notion of performing or occurring on average.

See also: vidurkis, aritmetinis vidurkis, statistika, vidutinis.