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How do you spell Medieval?

Correct spelling

medieval

MEDI + EVAL. Think: the middle eval(uation) of history.

Why is medieval spelled this way?

The second syllable is DIE, not DEI. The word means middle ages, from Latin medium (middle) + aevum (age). The spelling reflects the Latin, not modern pronunciation.

Common misspellings of medieval

medevalmedeivalmedievelmideval

Example

The castle dates back to medieval times.

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The correct spelling is "medieval". MEDI + EVAL. Think: the middle eval(uation) of history.
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