adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

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

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for mythological

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Frequently asked questions

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.