ADJECTIVE

durchschnittlich/ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/average; on average; mediocre

durchschnittlich is a German adjective that means average, on average, or mediocre. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "durchschnittlicher" and "durchschnittlichsten".

Definitions

1.having the typical level, value, or quality found in most cases; average(attribute, quality)

a.of standard or ordinary nature; neither exceptionally good nor bad

Die Schüler haben eine durchschnittliche Note von 2,5 erhalten.The students received an average grade of 2.5.

b.statistically representative of a mean value across a group

Die durchschnittliche Lebenserwartung steigt stetig.The average life expectancy is steadily increasing.

Adjective Forms

Positivedurchschnittlich
Comparativedurchschnittlicher
Superlativedurchschnittlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "durchschnittlich" mean in English?
"durchschnittlich" means average, on average, or mediocre. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "durchschnittlich"?
"durchschnittlich" is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "durchschnittlich"?
The comparative of "durchschnittlich" is "durchschnittlicher" and the superlative is "durchschnittlichsten".
What part of speech is "durchschnittlich"?
"durchschnittlich" is a adjective in German.

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