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mythical

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myth⋅i⋅cal

  [mith-i-kuhl]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
2. dealt with in myth, as a prehistoric period.
3. dealing with myths, as writing.
4. existing only in myth, as a person.
5. without foundation in fact; imaginary; fictitious: The explanation was entirely mythical.
Also, mythic.

Origin:
1670–80; < LL mȳthicus < Gk mȳthikós of myths (see myth, -ic ) + -al 1

Related forms:
myth⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
myth⋅i⋅cal⋅ness, noun
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myth·i·cal   (mĭth'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of or existing in myth: the mythical unicorn.

  2. Imaginary; fictitious.

  3. often mythic Of, relating to, or having the nature of a myth: a novel of profound, almost mythic consequence.

myth'i·cal·ly adv.
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