mythological
mih-thuh-LOD-zhih-kuhl
Mythological (adj) means relating to myths or the study of mythology. Example: “The museum has a room dedicated to mythological creatures from around the world.”
adj
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Relating to myths or the study of mythology.
"The museum has a room dedicated to mythological creatures from around the world."
"Greek mythological figures often appear in modern films."
How to use mythological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with myths — the traditional stories of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures.
Common pairings
mythological figure
mythological creature
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Etymology
From mythology + -ical.
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What does “mythological” mean?
The word “mythological” means relating to myths or the study of mythology. In plain terms, to do with myths — the traditional stories of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures.
How do you pronounce “mythological”?
“Mythological” is pronounced mih-thuh-LOD-zhih-kuhl (/ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mythological” in a sentence?
Here is “mythological” used in a sentence: “The museum has a room dedicated to mythological creatures from around the world.”
What part of speech is “mythological”?
“Mythological” is an adjective.
Is “mythological” a common word?
“Mythological” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
