Definitions of Mediocrity [ˌmi diˈɒk rɪ ti]

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Definition of 'Mediocrity'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) mediocrity
the state or quality of being mediocre.

2. mediocrity
mediocre ability or accomplishment.

3. mediocrity
a mediocre person.

Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < MF < L )

Definition of 'Mediocrity'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) averageness, mediocrity
ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding

2. (noun) second-rater, mediocrity
a person of second-rate ability or value
"a team of aging second-raters"; "shone among the mediocrities who surrounded him"

Definition of 'Mediocrity'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Mediocrity
the quality of being mediocre; a middle state or degree; a moderate degree or rate

2. (noun) Mediocrity
moderation; temperance

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