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- [mith-i-kuh l or mith-ik]
- /ˈmɪθ ɪ kəl or ˈmɪθ ɪk/
- /ˈmɪθ.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mith-i-kuh l or mith-ik]
- /ˈmɪθ ɪ kəl or ˈmɪθ ɪk/
Definitions of mythical word
- adjective mythical pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth. 1
- adjective mythical dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period. 1
- adjective mythical dealing with myths, as writing. 1
- adjective mythical existing only in myth, as a person. 1
- adjective mythical without foundation in fact; imaginary; fictitious: The explanation was entirely mythical. 1
- noun mythical Occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales. 1
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Origin of mythical
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Late Latin mȳthicus < Greek mȳthikós of myths (see myth, -ic) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Mythical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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mythical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
mythical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mythical
adj mythical
- whimsical — given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious: a pixyish, whimsical fellow.
- storied — having stories or floors (often used in combination): a two-storied house.
- allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
- mythic — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
- unreal — not real or actual.
adjective mythical
- storybook — a book that contains a story or stories, especially for children.
- make-believe — pretense, especially of an innocent or playful kind; feigning; sham: the make-believe of children playing.
- invented — Fictional, made up, imaginary.
- fictional — invented as part of a work of fiction: Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective.
Antonyms for mythical
adj mythical
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
- true — being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.
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