definition of
intermediate

[1] #1 intermediate a. lying between two extremes in time or space or state; "going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands"; "intermediate stages in a process"; "intermediate stops on the route"; "an intermediate range plane". wn

[2] #2 intermediate n. a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained. wn

[3] #3 intermediate v. [intercede, mediate, liaise, arbitrate] act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; "He interceded in the family dispute"; "He mediated a settlement". wn