mythological
gb/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
B2
Engleză
mitológiai, mitikus
B2
1
mitológiai
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
mythological [noun]
The course covers mythological themes in ancient Greek literature.
A kurzus az ókori görög irodalom mitológiai témáit tárgyalja.
She writes essays on mythological symbolism in Renaissance art.
A reneszánsz művészet mitológiai szimbolikájáról ír esszéket.
The museum has a section devoted to mythological stories from different cultures.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I like mythological stories.
Szeretem a mitológiai történeteket.
We studied mythological characters in class.
Az órán mitológiai alakokról tanultunk.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use mythological to mean simply “false” (as in “a myth”); in that sense, English usually uses mythical or untrue instead.
Sens
relating to myths or mythology
Colocații
mythological stories
|mythological themes
|mythological motifs
|mythological tradition
|mythological origins
|mythological research
|mythological scholarship
|mythological narrative
|mythological symbolism
|mythological references
Sinonime
mythic (Often more literary and broader in tone; can suggest a grand or symbolic quality.)
|
myth-related (More explicit and informal; less common as a single adjective.)
Antonime
historical (Based on real past events rather than traditional myths.)
|
factual (Based on verifiable facts rather than myth.)
Teme
literature
|history
|culture
|education
Definiție
about myths and mythology
Connected with myths or mythology, especially the traditional stories and characters of a culture and the study of them.
B2
2
mitológiai
B2
mitikus
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
mythological [creature/being/figure/place]
The book includes mythological creatures like centaurs and sirens.
A könyv olyan mitológiai lényeket is bemutat, mint a kentaurok és a szirének.
Athena is a mythological figure associated with wisdom and war.
Athéné a bölcsességhez és a háborúhoz kapcsolódó mitológiai alak.
The game is set in a mythological underworld inspired by Norse stories.
Exemple pentru cursanți
A dragon is a mythological creature.
A sárkány mitológiai lény.
Zeus is a mythological god.
Zeusz mitológiai isten.
Greșeală frecventă:
Mythological is often interchangeable with mythical in phrases like “mythological creature,” but mythological more specifically means “from mythology,” not just “imaginary.”
Sens
described in traditional myths
Colocații
mythological creature
|mythological figure
|mythological hero
|mythological monster
|mythological beast
|mythological god
|mythological goddess
|mythological realm
|mythological underworld
|mythological pantheon
Sinonime
mythical (Often means “imaginary/legendary” in general, not necessarily tied to a specific mythology.)
|
legendary (Can refer to legends or famous stories; not limited to mythology.)
Antonime
real (Actually existing in the world, not only in myths.)
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historical (Recorded as part of history rather than mythology.)
Teme
literature
|culture
|fantasy
Definiție
from mythology; found in old myths
Existing as a character, creature, place, or event in mythology; described in traditional myths rather than in history or reality.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
mythological
IPA
GB/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Silabe și accent
myth - o - lo - gic - al (5 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lo)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: mythological
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
mythological creature
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
creature from mythology
an imaginary being from old myths
Exemple
- The artist painted a mythological creature with wings and a lion’s body.
- Children’s books often include mythological creatures from many cultures.
- The exhibit compares mythological creatures in Greek and Egyptian stories.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- A unicorn is a mythological creature.
- I read a story about a mythological creature.
mythological figure
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
character from mythology
a character from mythology
Exemple
- Hercules is a mythological figure known for his strength.
- The novel reimagines several mythological figures in a modern city.
- She chose a mythological figure as the subject of her sculpture.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Hercules is a mythological figure.
- This movie has mythological figures.
mythological god
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
god in mythology
a god from mythology
Exemple
- Thor is a mythological god in Norse tradition.
- The painting shows a mythological god holding a lightning bolt.
- The story begins with a mythological god making a promise to a mortal.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Thor is a mythological god.
mythological hero
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl hˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
hero from a myth
a hero in an old myth
Exemple
- Odysseus is a mythological hero famous for his long journey home.
- The comic book borrows traits from mythological heroes and modern superheroes.
- Many mythological heroes face tests that reveal their character.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Odysseus is a mythological hero.
mythological references
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹˈɛfɚənsɪz/
fixed phrase
mentions of myth characters/stories
mentions of myths in a text or artwork
Exemple
- The poem is full of mythological references that are easy to miss.
- The director uses mythological references to add depth to the story.
- Students highlighted mythological references in the novel during discussion.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The book has mythological references.
mythological tradition
1/mɪθəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl tɹədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
set of myths in a culture
the myths of a culture
Exemple
- The author draws on the mythological tradition of West Africa.
- Comparing mythological traditions can reveal shared themes across cultures.
- The lecture explored the mythological tradition behind the festival.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We learned about the mythological tradition of Greece.