mythify

myth·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mith-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪθ əˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mith-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɪθ əˌfaɪ/

Definition of mythify word

verb with object mythify to create a myth about (a person, place, tradition, etc.); cause to become a myth. 1

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Origin of mythify

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; myth + -ify

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Parts of speech for Mythify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mythify popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

mythify usage trend in Literature

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