Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Mediocre”
Neither good nor bad; just ordinary or acceptable, nothing special.
Word Family of Mediocre
What is the noun of mediocre? — mediocrity
What is the adjective of mediocre? — mediocre
What is the adverb of mediocre? — mediocrely
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The restaurant served mediocre food that was neither tasty nor terrible. B2
- Her exam results were mediocre, so she decided to study harder. B1
- The film received mediocre reviews from critics despite its famous actors. B2
Word Form Patterns for Mediocre
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: mediocre → mediocrity.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: mediocre → mediocrely.
Origin and Word Formation of Mediocre
From Latin 'mediocris': of middle rank or quality.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Mediocre
Wrong: She gave a modest performance in the play.
Correct: She gave a mediocre performance in the play.
Modest means humble; mediocre means of low quality. Wrong word choice here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Mediocre
What are the word forms of “mediocre”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “mediocre”?
“mediocre” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “mediocre” come from?
From Latin 'mediocris': of middle rank or quality.