demystification
|de-mys-ti-fi-ca-tion|
/diˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
(demystify)
clarify
Etymology
'demystification' originates from the verb 'demystify', which is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'mystify', which comes from the Greek word 'mystikos', meaning 'secret'.
'demystify' changed from the Greek word 'mystikos' to the modern English word 'mystify', and eventually became 'demystify' with the addition of the prefix 'de-'.
Initially, it meant 'to remove the secret or mystery from something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making something clearer and easier to understand by removing mystery or complexity.
The demystification of the complex theory helped students understand it better.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 09:30