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mythical vs mythological
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mythicaladjective/ˈmɪθ.ɪ.kəl/ | Meaning Existing only in old stories and not in real life. | Goes with — | Example The dragon is a mythical animal that appears in stories from many cultures. |
| mythologicaladjective/ˌmɪθ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ | Meaning connected with myths, the old traditional stories about gods, heroes and magical creatures | Goes with mythological creature | Example The temple walls are covered with carvings of mythological creatures. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Grandma told us a story about the first rice plant.