Medieval
8 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to the Middle Ages in European history, roughly from the 5th to the 15th century. Can also mean resembling or characteristic of this period.
“The medieval castle featured impressive stone fortifications and a drawbridge.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/
Syllables
me·di·e·val
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Wordle
Five vowels E-I-E-A; MEDI- prefix from medium/middle
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good length with multiple vowels for flexibility
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