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Noun mediant has 1 sense
  1. mediant - (music) the third note of a diatonic scale; midway between the tonic and the dominant
    --1 is a kind of
    note, musical note, tone

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Mediant

Noun - Music:

The mediant is the third degree of a diatonic scale, the note which is a third above the tonic.

Sample Sentence:

The melody ascended to the mediant, providing a sense of tension and anticipation.

Noun - Mathematics:

In mathematics, the mediant is the fraction obtained by adding the numerators and denominators of two given fractions.

Sample Sentence:

To find the mediant of two fractions, add their numerators and denominators to get a new fraction.

Adjective - Popular:

In popular usage, the term "mediant" refers to something that is regarded as average or intermediate in quality, importance, or position.

Sample Sentence:

The mediant hotel in the city provides comfortable accommodation at affordable prices.

Adjective - Local:

In local usage, the term "mediant" is used to describe a specific neighborhood or district in a town or city.

Sample Sentence:

The mediant area of the city is known for its vibrant street markets and bustling nightlife.

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