demystify

verb

de·​mys·​ti·​fy (ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī How to pronounce demystify (audio)
demystified; demystifying; demystifies
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transitive verb

: to eliminate the mystifying features of
demystification
(ˌ)dē-ˌmi-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce demystify (audio)
noun

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The class is intended to demystify the process of using a computer. a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Led by various instructors, the practice uses the graveyard setting to demystify death, reduce stress and teach participants how to live more consciously. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The narrative tone of certain chapters is conspiratorial while demystifying state secrets as if guiding an audience through insider baseball. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 The initiative aims to demystify finance and show students role models from different backgrounds. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The physics award announced Tuesday recognized a scientist's efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for demystify

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First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of demystify was in 1963

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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demystify. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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