mesothesis
/mɛsˈɒθɪsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
A hypothesis or theory that is intermediate in scope or complexity between a microtheory and a macrotheory.
“The researcher’s mesothesis attempted to explain the social dynamics of the community through a combination of individual and group interactions.”
2. noun
In architecture, a term used to describe an intermediate or transitional structure between two main elements.
“The architect’s use of a mesothesis bridged the gap between the old building and the new addition.”