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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A building which is neither low-rise or high-rise.

   "A lot of new midrises have been built in this area."

Adjective

1. 1
   Neither high-rise nor low-rise; typically consisting of four to ten stories. not-comparable

   "The neighborhood is full of midrise apartment blocks."

2. 2
   Having a zero-valued classification threshold (analogous to a riser of a stairway). not-comparable

   "midrise quantization"

Example

More examples

"The neighborhood is full of midrise apartment blocks."

Etymology

From mid- + rise.

Related phrases

high riselow rise

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