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- [mee-dee-ee-vuh l, med-ee-, mid-ee-, mid-ee-vuh l]
- /ˌmi diˈi vəl, ˌmɛd i-, ˌmɪd i-, mɪdˈi vəl/
- /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/
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- [mee-dee-ee-vuh l, med-ee-, mid-ee-, mid-ee-vuh l]
- /ˌmi diˈi vəl, ˌmɛd i-, ˌmɪd i-, mɪdˈi vəl/
Definitions of mediaeval word
- adjective mediaeval of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages: medieval architecture. Compare Middle Ages. 1
- adjective mediaeval Informal. extremely old-fashioned; primitive. 1
- noun mediaeval Alternative spelling of medieval. 1
- abbreviation MEDIAEVAL medieval 0
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Origin of mediaeval
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin medi(um) aev(um) the middle age + -al1. See medium, age
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Parts of speech for Mediaeval
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mediaeval popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mediaeval usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mediaeval
adjective mediaeval
- feudal — of, relating to, or like the feudal system, or its political, military, social, and economic structure.
- primitive — being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world: primitive forms of life.
- out-of-date — gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete: out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- unenlightened — to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
Antonyms for mediaeval
adjective mediaeval
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
Top questions with mediaeval
- when was the mediaeval period?
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