mythological — relating to or existing only in myths or mythology
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or existing only in myths or mythology
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss has mythological expectations - he thinks I can finish a month's work in one day.
- The game features mythological gods fighting with modern weapons.
- Her cooking skills are mythological - nobody has ever seen her actually cook anything edible.
mythological
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/]
relating to or existing only in myths or mythology
Ancient Greek storytellers paint mythological gods battling sea monsters on a temple wall.
Mythological beings analyzed through technological means reveal their psychological patterns.
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Origin
The word derives from Greek mythos (myth, story) and logos (word, study, discourse), which combined to form mythology (the study of myths). The adjective-forming suffix -ical was subsequently added to create mythological, reflecting the ancient Greek practice of systematically studying and interpreting stories of the gods.
Breakdown
mythos (myth, narrative) + logos (study, discourse) + -ical (adjective-forming suffix) = mythology + -ical, denoting 'of or relating to myths and their systematic study.'
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📝Examples
“My boss has mythological expectations - he thinks I can finish a month's work in one day.”
“The game features mythological gods fighting with modern weapons.”
“Her cooking skills are mythological - nobody has ever seen her actually cook anything edible.”
“Ancient Greek art often depicted mythological scenes.”
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