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mythical

myt·hi·cal

UK/ˈmɪθɪkəl/ US/ˈmɪθɪkʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

  • “mythical centaurs”
  • “the fabulous unicorn”

Origin

From Latin mȳthicus + -al; by surface analysis, myth + -ical.

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