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Noun: golden mean  gówl-dun meen
  1. The middle between extremes
    "The philosopher advocated for finding the golden mean in ethical decisions"
     
  2. The proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)
    "The golden mean is often used in art and architecture for its aesthetic appeal";
    - golden section

Derived forms: golden means

Type of: moderateness, moderation, proportion

Encyclopedia: Golden mean