Noun: golden mean gówl-dun meen
- The middle between extremes
"The philosopher advocated for finding the golden mean in ethical decisions"
- 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