medieval
Translation
medieval
Examples
We visited a medieval castle in Europe.
We visited a medieval castle in Europe.
His ideas about medicine are almost medieval.
His ideas about medicine are almost medieval.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to the Middle Ages a medieval castle
Similar Words
Synonyms: Middle Ages, old-fashioned; Antonyms: modern, contemporary
Etymology
From Latin 'medium aevum' meaning 'middle age'. 'medius' (middle) + 'aevum' (age).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'medi' part as 'middle'. It refers to the Middle Ages. The spelling can be tricky, so break it down: medi-eval.