demythologise

de·my·thol·o·gize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-mi-thol-uh-jahyz]
- /ˌdi mɪˈθɒl əˌdʒaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-mi-thol-uh-jahyz]
- /ˌdi mɪˈθɒl əˌdʒaɪz/

Definitions of demythologise word

verb with object demythologise to divest of mythological or legendary attributes or forms, as in order to permit clearer appraisal and understanding: to demythologize the music dramas of Richard Wagner for modern listeners. 1
verb with object demythologise to make less mysterious or mythical so as to give a more human character to: to demythologize the presidency. 1
verb without object demythologise to separate mythological, legendary, or apocryphal elements from a writing, work of art, historical figure, etc. 1
noun demythologise Alternative spelling of demythologize. 1

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Origin of demythologise

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; de- + mythologize

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Parts of speech for Demythologise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Demythologise

demythologise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

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