mediocrity
0 antonyms and opposites of mediocrity, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it.
How to use mediocrity
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Etymology
From Latin mediocritās, from mediocris ("middling, moderate").
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What does “mediocrity” mean?
The word “mediocrity” means the state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it. In plain terms, ordinariness, especially when something was expected to be better.
How do you pronounce “mediocrity”?
“Mediocrity” is pronounced mee-dih-OK-rih-tee (/mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “mediocrity” in a sentence?
Here is “mediocrity” used in a sentence: “The critic accused the band of settling into mediocrity after their first hit.”
What part of speech is “mediocrity”?
“Mediocrity” is a noun.
Where does the word “mediocrity” come from?
The word “mediocrity” comes from Latin. From Latin mediocritās, from mediocris ("middling, moderate").
Is “mediocrity” a common word?
“Mediocrity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “mediocrity” have?
“Mediocrity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being only average, with nothing outstanding about it.