5 letter words starting with MED

Medal

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A flat piece of metal, often round, that is given as an award for winning a competition or for doing something brave or special.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈmɛdəl/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈmɛd(ə)l/

Origin and Usage: The word "medal" comes from the French word "médaille" which means a medal, a coin, or a decoration. The word was first used in the 1570s. Medals are commonly used to recognize achievements in sports, military, and other fields.

Synonyms: Award, decoration, honor, trophy, prize.

Related Words: Metal, model, modal, megal.

Example Sentences:

• He won a gold medal in the Olympics for his outstanding performance in swimming.
• The president awarded a medal to the soldier for his bravery in the line of duty.
• The school gave a medal to the student who scored the highest marks in the science fair.

Media

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• The main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet), regarded collectively.
• The intermediary channel or system of communication between the sender and receiver of a message, especially the mass media.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmidiə/
• UK: /ˈmiːdiə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "media" comes from the Latin word "medius" meaning "middle." It was first used in the 1920s to describe newspapers, radio, and television collectively as the main means of mass communication. Today, the term encompasses all forms of communication including social media and the Internet.

Synonyms:

• Press
• Broadcasting
• Journalism
• News
• Communication

Related Words:

• Audio
• Video
• Press
• Radio
• Telex

Example Sentences:

• The media has a powerful influence on public opinion.
• She works in media production.
• He prefers to get his news from social media.

Here is the information about the word "medic": Medic 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A medical practitioner or doctor.
• A member of the military medical corps.
• A plant of the legume family, typically used as a fodder crop.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmɛdɪk/
• UK: /ˈmɛdɪk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "medic" comes from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician". It has been used since the 15th century to refer to medical practitioners and doctors. In the military, "medic" refers to a member of the medical corps who provides medical assistance to wounded soldiers. Additionally, "medic" is also the name of a plant of the legume family, which is typically used as a fodder crop.

5. Synonyms

• Doctor
• Physician
• Medical practitioner
• Paramedic
• Combat medic

6. Related Words

• Acmed
• Demic
• Femic
• Gamic
• Lemic

7. Example Sentences

• The medic examined the patient and prescribed the necessary medication.
• During the war, the medic rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.
• The farmer planted medics as a fodder crop for his livestock.