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mythical
[ mith-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈmɪθ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period.
dealing with myths, as writing.
existing only in myth, as a person.
without foundation in fact; imaginary; fictitious: The explanation was entirely mythical.
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Also myth·ic [mith-ik] /ˈmɪθ ɪk/ .
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mythical
mythic (ˈmɪθɪk)
/ (ˈmɪθɪkəl) /
adjective
of or relating to myth
imaginary or fictitious
Derived forms of mythical
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