mediaeval
gb/mˈɛdiˌeɪvəl/ us/mˈɛdiˌeɪvəl/
C1
English
középkori
C1
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középkori
B1
Usage pattern:
[mediaeval] [noun]
The museum has a remarkable collection of mediaeval manuscripts.
A múzeumban középkori kéziratok figyelemre méltó gyűjteménye található.
They visited a mediaeval castle on the edge of the town.
Megnéztek egy középkori várat a város szélén.
Her research focuses on mediaeval European trade routes.
Learner examples
This is a mediaeval building.
Ez egy középkori épület.
We studied mediaeval history in class.
Az órán középkori történelmet tanultunk.
Common mistake:
Learners often meet the more common spelling medieval; mediaeval is a less common variant, especially in British use.
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages
Collocations
mediaeval castle
|mediaeval church
|mediaeval art
|mediaeval manuscript
|mediaeval Europe
|mediaeval period
|mediaeval history
|mediaeval literature
|mediaeval society
|mediaeval scholar
Synonyms
medieval (The more common modern spelling; same meaning.)
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of the Middle Ages (A clear paraphrase, often used in teaching.)
Antonyms
modern (From the present or recent times, not historical.)
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contemporary (Belonging to the current time period.)
Themes
history
|europe
|art
|literature
|architecture
Definition
from the Middle Ages in Europe
Belonging to or connected with the Middle Ages, especially in Europe (roughly from the 5th to the 15th century).
C1
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középkori
B2
Usage pattern:
[mediaeval] [noun]
The report condemned the prison conditions as mediaeval.
A jelentés középkorinak minősítette a börtönviszonyokat.
Some of the comments felt mediaeval and deeply offensive.
Néhány megjegyzés középkori szemléletűnek és mélységesen sértőnek hatott.
They argued that the policy was mediaeval and had no place in a modern society.
Learner examples
The rules are mediaeval and unfair.
Ezek a szabályok középkoriak és igazságtalanok.
That punishment sounds mediaeval.
Ez a büntetés középkorinak hangzik.
Common mistake:
This is usually a negative judgment; it does not simply mean 'old'.
Meaning
Cruel, harsh, or outdated
Collocations
mediaeval torture
|mediaeval punishment
|mediaeval attitudes
|mediaeval mindset
|mediaeval practices
|mediaeval cruelty
|mediaeval conditions
|mediaeval laws
|mediaeval methods
|mediaeval approach
Synonyms
barbaric (Strongly emphasizes cruelty and lack of humanity.)
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outdated (Focuses on being behind the times, not necessarily cruel.)
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primitive (Suggests something is undeveloped or unsophisticated.)
Antonyms
humane (Emphasizes kindness and respect for human welfare.)
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enlightened (Suggests progressive, modern, and reasonable attitudes.)
Themes
social_issues
|law
|ethics
|criticism
Definition
very cruel or very old-fashioned
Unpleasantly old-fashioned, cruel, or brutally severe, as if from the Middle Ages.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mediaeval
IPA
GB/mˈɛdiˌeɪvəl/
US/mˈɛdiˌeɪvəl/
Syllables & stress
me - di - aev - al (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (me)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: mediaeval
Word family
Expressions
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