golden mean

gol·den·mean

uncommon

noun

the proportional relation between two divisions of line or two dimension of a plane figure such that short : long :: long : (short + long)

Synonyms

golden section
golden mean

the middle between extremes

Synonyms

golden mean

Related words

Broader terms

moderation
proportion

Grammar

noun
singular	golden mean
plural	golden means

Nearby words

Golden Horde golden ironweed golden larch golden maidenhair golden marguerite golden mole golden oak mushroom golden oldie golden oriole golden parachute

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