1. relating to or involving mediation or the act of intervening between parties to help resolve a dispute
Usage: formal; often used in legal or diplomatic contexts
2. serving as an intermediate step or means in a process
Usage: psychology; education

Examples

• The mediational role of the counselor helped both parties reach an agreement.
• Researchers studied the mediational effects of social support on stress reduction.
• The teacher used mediational strategies to help students understand complex concepts.
• His mediational approach to conflict resolution proved highly effective.
• The study examined mediational processes in cognitive development.
• Mediational tools like charts and diagrams enhanced student learning.