How many syllables in medieval?

There are 3 syllables in the word medieval.

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Definition of medieval:

medieval (adjective):: old-fashioned or primitive; relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages.; of, relating to, or characteristic of the middle ages

Synonyms for medieval:

disused mossy obsolete primitive rusty archaic useless antique old-fashioned antediluvian

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Antonyms for medieval:

topical groundbreaking fashionable hot late happening newfangled fresh progressive contemporary

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