mediocre

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/

adjective

  • of only average quality; not very good: he is an enthusiastic if mediocre painter

Derivatives

mediocrely

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from French médiocre, from Latin mediocris 'of middle height or degree', literally 'somewhat mountainous', from medius 'middle' + ocris 'rugged mountain'

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