Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪs təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of mystifier word
- verb with object mystifier to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely. 1
- verb with object mystifier to involve in mystery or obscurity. 1
- noun mystifier A person who obscures or muddles information, making something appear to be a mystery. 1
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Origin of mystifier
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 Mystifier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mystifier 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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