mythological
pronunciation
How to pronounce mythological in British English:
UK [ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkl]
How to pronounce mythological in American English:
US [ˌmɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkl]
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- Adjective:
- based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
- of or relating to mythology; dealt with in myths
Word Origin
- mythological (adj.)
- 1610s, from Late Latin mythologicus, from Greek mythologikos "versed in legendary lore," from mythologia (see mythology). Related: Mythologically.
Example
- 1. Plato describes in " phaedrus , " in mythological language , why and how the souls take their birth upon this plane , either as human or animal .
- 2. " If the games stick to the fantastical or the mythological , there should be no problem , " mr. chen said .