mythological definition

English

Etymology

mythology +‎ -ical (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “First attested?”)

Pronunciation

• enPR: mĭthəlŏj'ĭkəl, IPA^(key): /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/

Adjective

mythological (not comparable)

1. Of, or relating to myths or mythology.
   • 1831, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, Romance and Reality, volume 3, page 89:

     In short—to be mythological in my conclusion—the quiver of Cupid hangs at the girdle of Fate together with her spindle and scissors.

2. Legendary.
3. (colloquial) Imaginary.

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Derived terms

• mythologically

Translations

See also

• mythical