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intermediate condition

[/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət kənˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: intermediate conditions
condição intermediária
1. A state or circumstance that exists between two extremes or stages; a middle ground or transitional state
The patient is in an intermediate condition between critical and stable.
O paciente está em condição intermediária entre crítica e estável.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a level or phase that is neither minimal nor maximal
The system operates at an intermediate condition to optimize energy efficiency.
O sistema funciona em condição intermediária para otimizar a eficiência energética.
Synonyms
middle statetransitional stateintermediate stagemiddle ground
Antonyms
extreme conditioncritical conditionoptimal condition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição intermediária
standard usage in medical and technical contexts
São Paulo
condição intermediária
commonly used in business and technical reports
Portugal
condição intermédia
alternative spelling with accent on first 'e'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in-between state
neither here nor there
middle of the road
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