mythologic

myth·o·log·i·cal

[mith-uh-loj-i-kuhl]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to mythology.
2.
imaginary; fictitious.
Also, myth·o·log·ic.


Origin:
1605–15; < Late Latin mȳthologic(us) < Greek mȳthologikós (see mythology, -ic) + -al1

myth·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·myth·o·log·ic, adjective
non·myth·o·log·i·cal, adjective
non·myth·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·myth·o·log·i·cal, adjective
un·myth·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

mythical, mythological.
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mythological (ˌmɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to mythology
2.  mythical
 
mythologically
 
adv

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mythological
1610s, from L.L. mythologicus, from Gk. mythologikos, from mythologia (see mythology). Related: Mythologically.
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