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golden mean
golden meann. The course between extremes.golden mean n 1. the middle course between extremes 2. (Art Terms) another term for golden section gold′en mean′
n. the perfect moderate course or position that avoids extremes; the happy medium. [1580–90] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | golden mean - the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)golden sectionproportion - the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole | | 2. | golden mean - the middle between extremesmoderation, moderateness - quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes |
golden mean
golden mean1. mathematics A division in a line such that the proportion of the whole to the larger area is equal to the proportion of the larger area to the smaller one. The mathematical golden mean has been employed in all manner of things, not the least in art, architecture, and even philosophy.2. A general rule of moderation, avoiding both extreme excess and extreme deficiency. Some people will argue ardently against ever consuming alcohol, but to me, as long as you follow the golden mean, you'll be just fine. There are pros and cons to both approaches, so why don't we aim for a golden mean that incorporates elements of both?See also: golden, meanthe golden mean the avoidance of extremes. This phrase translates the Latin phrase aurea mediocritas , which comes from the Roman poet Horace's Odes.See also: golden, meanthe happy/golden ˈmean (approving) a course of action that is not extreme: To be honest, I don’t like either of the proposals. What we really need is a golden mean between the two.See also: golden, happy, meanGolden mean
golden mean[‚gōld·ən ′mēn] (mathematics) golden section Golden meanA proportional relationship devised by the Greeks that expresses the ideal relationship of unequal parts. It is obtained by dividing a line so that the shorter part is to the longer part as the longer part is to the whole line. It can be stated thus: a is to b as b is to a+ b. If we assign the value of 1 to a, and solve as a quadratic equation, then b = 1.618034. Therefore, the golden mean is 1:1.618.golden meanor section a proportion between the length and width of a rectangle or two portions of a line, said to be ideal. [Fine Arts: Misc.]See: Perfectiongolden mean
Related to golden mean: Golden rectangleSynonyms for golden meannoun the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)SynonymsRelated Wordsnoun the middle between extremesRelated Words |