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demystifyto make something easier to understand by explaining it in simpler terms; to remove the mystery from something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to make something easier to understand by explaining it in simpler terms; to remove the mystery from something

Pronunciation (IPA): /diˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ/

Korean meaning: ~을 이해하기 쉽게 설명하다, 신비로운 베일을 벗기다, 명확하게 하다

Korean pronunciation: 디**미스**티파이

Example Sentences

  • The cooking show aims to demystify French cuisine for home chefs.
  • My grandmother finally decided to demystify her secret kimchi recipe after 50 years.
  • The workshop will demystify artificial intelligence for business leaders.

demystify

VERB

//diˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ//

to make something easier to understand by explaining it in simpler terms; to remove the mystery from something

demystify concept
💡 Concept

A teacher demystifies electricity with simple diagrams for curious students

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demystify rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Don't let math mystify - demystify to clarify!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/diˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/diˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootmyst
Suffix--ify

Origin

From the prefix 'de-' (meaning to remove or reverse) combined with 'mystify' (from Latin 'mysticus' meaning secret or mysterious). The word emerged in English in the late 20th century to describe the process of making something less mysterious or more accessible.

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🎵Rhyme

mystifysimplifyclarifyjustify
mystify
simplify
clarify
justify

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📝Examples

The cooking show aims to demystify French cuisine for home chefs.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother finally decided to demystify her secret kimchi recipe after 50 years.

The workshop will demystify artificial intelligence for business leaders.

😄 Fun example

He tried to demystify his magic tricks, but somehow made them even more confusing.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

clarifyexplainsimplifyelucidateilluminate

Antonyms

mystifyconfusecomplicate

Related

revealdecodeinterprettransparencyunderstanding