Phrase guide

cool medium

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any medium that is relatively poor in sensory data (e.g. a book as opposed to a film) and thus requires significant involvement by the viewer, reader, etc. in order to be consumed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: hot medium

History

Etymology

See hot medium.