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mythological

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmɪθəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ// UK //mˌɪθəlˈɒdʒɪkəl// mytho·log·i·cal Informal

adj. relating to very old stories about gods, heroes, and magic. You use this to describe things that are famous but probably not real.

adj. relating to or based on traditional stories concerning the early history of a people or explaining natural phenomena. Often used to describe something legendary or imaginary rather than historical.


SIMPLE

The book is full of mythological creatures like dragons and unicorns.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum's new exhibit features several mythological figures from ancient Greek and Roman traditions.

COMPLEX

Scholars often debate whether certain mythological narratives are purely allegorical or if they contain a kernel of historical truth buried beneath centuries of oral tradition.

Synonyms
Origin

From mythology + -ical.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun.

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