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Etymology
Latin, medium (“‘middle’”) aevum (“‘age’”)
Pronunciation
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medieval (comparative more medieval, superlative most medieval)
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Positive medieval |
Comparative more medieval |
Superlative most medieval |
- of or relating to the Middle Ages, perhaps AD 650 to 1550.
- having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages.
- brutal.
- 1969 Mar 24, New York Magazine, page 58:
- Brute force can get you into any apartment if you want to get medieval about it.
- 2003, Robert Ludlum, The Janson Directive, page 579:
- "Oh, what a nifty idea," Collins said dryly. "Get a bunch of angry brothers with a blowtorch and some pliers and get medieval on his ass."
- 1969 Mar 24, New York Magazine, page 58:
Derived terms
Noun
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Singular medieval |
Plural medievals |
medieval (plural medievals)
- A medieval one
- Thank God for modern remedies, the medievals were often useless ir even harmful
- Someone living in the Middle Ages.
Translations
a medieval one
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Spanish
Adjective
medieval m. and f. (plural medievales)
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