medieval
Translation
medieval, of the Middle Ages
Examples
We visited a medieval castle.
We visited a medieval castle.
His ideas on the subject are medieval.
His ideas on the subject are medieval.
Grammar Patterns
(medieval) ((noun)) relating to the Middle Ages We visited a medieval castle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ancient, old-fashioned; Antonyms: modern, contemporary
Etymology
From Latin 'medium aevum' meaning 'middle age'. 'medius' (middle) + 'aevum' (age).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'middle' of history, with knights and castles, to remember 'medieval'.