mythological

adjective

myth·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌmi-thə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce mythological (audio)
variants or less commonly mythologic
Synonyms of mythologicalnext
1
: of or relating to mythology or myths : dealt with in mythology
2
: lacking factual basis or historical validity : mythical, fabulous
mythologically adverb

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The tendon that’s the stuff of myths The calcaneal tendon was named the Achilles in 1693 by Flemish anatomist Philip Verheyen as a reference to the mythological Greek hero, whose only vulnerable spot was his heel. Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 Perhaps channeling her art through this mythological being was a necessary step for Becerra, who underwent two intense health scares over the last few years. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025 When archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann found the remains of Troy in the 1870s, it was assumed that the site had been purely mythological. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025 The story, based on the second novel in Rick Riordan’s mythological series The Sea of Monsters, picks up in Percy’s home in New York City. Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mythological

Word History

Etymology

mythology + -ical

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mythological was in 1614

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“Mythological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythological. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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