mytharc

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

The ongoing story arc that underpins all episodes of a television series.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

This [Neon Genesis Evangelion] is one show that -really- has me sucked in. And yes, their mytharc has to be the most perfectly constructed thing I've ever seen. :)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mytharc” mean?

The ongoing story arc that underpins all episodes of a television series.

Is “mytharc” formal or informal?

mytharc is generally slang.