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Noun: golden mean  gówl-dun meen
  1. The proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)
    - golden section
     
  2. The middle between extremes

Derived forms: golden means

Type of: moderateness, moderation, proportion

Encyclopedia: Golden mean

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