Meaning of medieval in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌmɛd(i)ˈivəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   medieval

   Definitions

   1. as if belonging to the Middle Ages

   Examples

   • « old-fashioned and unenlightened »
   • « a medieval attitude toward dating »

   Synonyms

   • nonmodern
2. 2. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

   Examples

   • « chivalric rites »
   • « the knightly years »

   Synonyms

   • past

3. Qualitative Adjective

   medieval

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from modern Latin medium aevum‘middle age’+ -al

   Definitions

   1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

   Examples

   • « Medieval scholars »
   • « Medieval times »