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intercession vs mediation

mediation vs intercession

intercession and mediation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intercession Yes No No No
mediation Yes No No No
As nouns, mediation is a hyponym of intercession; that is, mediation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intercession:
  • intercession: the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
  • mediation: the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
Other hyponyms of intercession include intermediation.
intercession (noun) mediation (noun)
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
a prayer to God on behalf of another person a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
Difference between intercession and mediation

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