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In medias res

//ɪn ˌmiːdiəs ˈɹeɪz// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beginning in the middle of its storyline: said of a work of literature or a film. not-comparable

    "Although not strictly in medias res, the film uses flashbacks extensively."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the middle of a storyline. not-comparable

    "This novel begins in medias res."

Noun
  1. 1
    Narrative presented in medias res. uncountable

    "Anyway, the characters have been introduced but by no means established. I know Final Fantasy’s always been big on in medias res, but even the most basic questions about the plot remain unanswered. Who the fuck are these people? What is going on? Why should I care? Can I stop playing now? Please?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin in mediās rēs (literally “into the middle of things”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin in mediās rēs (literally “into the middle of things”).

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Latin in mediās rēs (literally “into the middle of things”).

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