Golden mean Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun 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. noun the middle between extremes

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Definitions
  1. the way of wisdom and safety between extremes; sufficiency without excess; moderation.
    Angels guard him in the golden mean. Pope.

Webster 1913