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What does mean in Latin?

"Mean" in Latin can have multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are some possibilities:

1. "Medium": This is the most common meaning of "mean" in Latin. It is expressed as "medius" (masculine), "media" (feminine), or "medium" (neuter).

Examples:

* "Media via": The middle way.

* "Medium aetatis": The middle ages.

2. "Average": While there isn't a single word for "average" in classical Latin, you could use phrases like "medium numerum" (literally "middle number") or "in medio loco" (literally "in the middle place").

3. "To intend": This meaning is expressed by the verb "intendere".

Examples:

* "Quid intendes?": What do you intend?

* "Intendo te adjuvare": I intend to help you.

4. "To signify": This meaning is expressed by the verb "significare".

Examples:

* "Quid hoc significat?": What does this signify?

* "Hoc nomen nihil significat": This name signifies nothing.

5. "Base, low, vile": This meaning is expressed by the adjective "turpis".

Example:

* "Turpis actus": A vile act.

6. "Miserable, wretched": This meaning is expressed by the adjective "miser".

Example:

* "Miser vita": A miserable life.

To understand the meaning of "mean" in a specific context, you need to consider the surrounding words and the overall sentence.

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