Word
mythological
Phoneticsmytho·log·i·cal
US/ˌmɪθəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
UK/mˌɪθəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The book is full of mythological creatures like dragons and unicorns.”
“The museum's new exhibit features several mythological figures from ancient Greek and Roman traditions.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“It commonly marks the deity Lord Ram's victory over the mythological 10-headed king Ravan.” “English Touring Opera’s autumn season has a mythological theme – which, in practice, means operas about women getting left behind.” “This mythological creature took on different qualities and shapes throughout history, for example as a fire-breathing dragon called a " firedrake ".” “The Baku, like so many mythological beings, is a curious mingling of various animals.” Etymology
From mythology + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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