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- [mis-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
- /ˌmɪs.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of mystification word
- verb with object mystification to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely. 1
- verb with object mystification to involve in mystery or obscurity. 1
- noun mystification The act of mystifying or the condition of being mystified. 1
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Origin of mystification
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French mystifier, equivalent to mysti- (irregular combining form of mystique mystic or mystère mystery1) + -fier -fy
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Parts of speech for Mystification
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mystification 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 61% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mystification
noun mystification
- puzzlement — the state of being puzzled; perplexity.
- stupor — suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.: He lay there in a drunken stupor.
- trance — a passageway, as a hallway, alley, or the like.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- glaze — to furnish or fill with glass: to glaze a window.
Antonyms for mystification
noun mystification
- consciousness — Your consciousness is your mind and your thoughts.
- clearness — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
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