mythos

myth·os

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mith-os, mahy-thos]
- /ˈmɪθ ɒs, ˈmaɪ θɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mith-os, mahy-thos]
- /ˈmɪθ ɒs, ˈmaɪ θɒs/

Definitions of mythos word

noun plural mythos the underlying system of beliefs, especially those dealing with supernatural forces, characteristic of a particular cultural group. 1
noun plural mythos myth (def 1). 1
noun plural mythos mythology (def 1). 1
noun mythos A myth or mythology. 1
noun mythos the complex of beliefs, values, attitudes, etc, characteristic of a specific group or society 0
noun mythos myth1 (sense 1) myth1 (sense 2) myth1 (sense 3) 0

See all 7 definitions of mythos

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Origin of mythos

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Greek mȳ́thos; see myth

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Parts of speech for Mythos

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mythos

mythos popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for mythos

noun mythos

adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
fable — a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters; apologue: the fable of the tortoise and the hare; Aesop's fables.

All 26 Synonyms of mythos