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intermediately, adv.|ɪntəˈmiːdɪətlɪ|
[f. intermediate a. + -ly2.]
1. In an intermediate position or relation; in the intervening space, time, etc.; between two things in position, succession, degree, or other relation.
1730–6Bailey (folio), Intermediately, lying in a manner between. 1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) III. 223 This last case is given by Dr. Darwin, whom the patient had intermediately consulted. 1877Burroughs Taxation 153 He stands intermediately between the producer and consumer.
2. By intermediate agency; indirectly: opp. to immediately.
1755Johnson, Intermediately, by way of intervention. 1796Morse Amer. Geog. I. 755 Were the council..chosen by the people, instead of being intermediately chosen by electors. 1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) II. 256 An abscess that has..discharged its contents immediately or intermediately into the intestinal canal. |