medieval — relating to the Middle Ages in European history (roughly 5th to 15th century)
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the Middle Ages in European history (roughly 5th to 15th century)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmidiˈivəl/
Korean meaning: 중세의, 중세 시대의
Korean pronunciation: 미-디-이-벌 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- My history teacher's teaching style is so medieval that I expect him to start using a quill pen any day now.
- The medieval manuscript was carefully preserved in the museum.
- She complained that her dorm's internet speed was practically medieval.
medieval
ADJECTIVE//ˌmidiˈivəl//
relating to the Middle Ages in European history (roughly 5th to 15th century)
Knight and king in castle courtyard
Medieval retrieval during upheaval!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '중간'을 뜻하는 'medius'와 '시대'를 뜻하는 'aevum'이 합쳐져서 만들어졌습니다. 말 그대로 '중간 시대', 즉 고대와 근세 사이의 시대를 의미하게 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“My history teacher's teaching style is so medieval that I expect him to start using a quill pen any day now.”
“The medieval manuscript was carefully preserved in the museum.”
“She complained that her dorm's internet speed was practically medieval.”
“Medieval knights wore heavy armor for protection in battle.”
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