Question

what is the origin of the term medieval?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The word medieval has its origins in the Latin term medium aevum ("middle age") and first came into use in the 19th century, although the idea of a middle age had been around for several hundred years

Answer 2

The word medieval has its origins in the Latin term medium aevum ("middle age") and first came into use in the 19th century, although the idea of a middle age had been around for several hundred years. ... This medieval era had long been ignored as unimportant compared to the time periods it bridged.