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Definition of medieval

medieval

/ˌmɛd.iˈiː.vəl/
(UK: mediaeval)
me · di · e · val
Adverb:medievally
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medieval Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or originating from the Middle Ages (roughly from the 5th to the 15th century in Europe).

Example

"The university library holds a rare collection of illuminated medieval manuscripts."

2

Extremely outdated, primitive, or harsh in nature (used informally or figuratively).

Example

"The workers complained that the factory's safety standards were positively medieval."

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medicinal
medicinally
medicine
medieval
medievalist
medigap
medina

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Modern Latin 'medium aevum' (the Middle Age), combining Latin 'medius' (middle) and 'aevum' (age or era).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medieval. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medieval
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