Added 9 October 2026
mythic
/ˈmɪθɪk/ adjective
Latin root: mȳthicus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about mythic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Relating to or having the nature of myth.
a novel of almost mythic consequence
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Based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity.
mythical centaurs
Origin
1660s; from Latin mȳthicus or Ancient Greek μυθικός (muthikós); equivalent to myth + -ic.
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