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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-mis-tuh-fahy]
- /diˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-mis-tuh-fahy]
- /diˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of demystification word
- verb with object demystification to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify: to demystify medical procedures. 1
- noun demystification The removal of mystery or confusion surrounding a topic or idea. 1
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Origin of demystification
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; de- + mystify
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Parts of speech for Demystification
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demystification popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demystification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demystification
noun demystification
- disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
- announcement — An announcement is a statement made to the public or to the media which gives information about something that has happened or that will happen.
- proclamation — something that is proclaimed; a public and official announcement.
- declaration — A declaration is an official announcement or statement.
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
Antonyms for demystification
noun demystification
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- obfuscation — to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
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