mythopoeic

myth·o·poe·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mith-uh-pee-ik]
- /ˌmɪθ əˈpi ɪk/
- /mˌɪθəpˈəʊɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mith-uh-pee-ik]
- /ˌmɪθ əˈpi ɪk/

Definitions of mythopoeic word

adjective mythopoeic of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths. 1
noun mythopoeic Giving rise to myths; pertaining to the creation of myth. 1
adjective mythopoeic of or relating to the composition of myths; productive of myths 0

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Origin of mythopoeic

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek mȳthopoi(ós) making tales (mȳtho- mytho- + -poios making (poi(eîn) to make + -os adj. suffix) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Mythopoeic

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adjective

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mythopoeic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

mythopoeic usage trend in Literature

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