mythopoeic
[ mith-uh-pee-ik ]
/ ˌmɪθ əˈpi ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to the making of myths; causing, producing, or giving rise to myths.
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TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUTAlso myth·o·po·et·ic [mith-uh-poh-et-ik]. /ˌmɪθ ə poʊˈɛt ɪk/.
Origin of mythopoeic
OTHER WORDS FROM mythopoeic
myth·o·poe·ism, nounmyth·o·poe·ist, nounWords nearby mythopoeic
mythologize, mythology, mythomane, mythomania, mythopoeia, mythopoeic, mythopoetize, mythos, Mytilene, Mytishchi, myx-
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mythopoeic
/ (ˌmɪθəʊˈpiːɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the composition of myths; productive of myths
Derived forms of mythopoeic
mythopoeism, nounmythopoeist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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