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mystified

|mys-ti-fied|

/ˈmɪs.tɪ.faɪd/

(mystify)

causing confusion

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
mystify	mystifies	mystified	mystified	mystifying	mystification

Etymology

Etymology Information

'mystify' originates from the French word 'mystifier', which is derived from 'mystère', meaning 'mystery'.

Historical Evolution

'mystifier' transformed into the English word 'mystify' in the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make mysterious', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bewilder or perplex'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'mystify'.

The magician mystified the audience with his tricks.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45