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demystify

[dee-mis-tuh-fahy]

verb (used with object)

demystified, demystifying 
  1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify.

    to demystify medical procedures.



demystify

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verb

  1. (tr) to remove the mystery from; make clear

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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • demystification noun
  • demystifier noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of demystify1

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify
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Plus, working directly with OB-GYN providers has “demystified the doctor’s office,†giving her an inside look at providers’ world.

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She described the 10 days of workshops and events as an "eye-opener", helping to demystify the process of getting published and filling her with confidence as a writer too.

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Roosa didn’t want participants to get stuck, as her ultimate goal is creating excitement around space by demystifying it.

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The book — which demystifies ancient concepts from Stoicism, Buddhism and Greek philosophy for modern, plugged-in, multitasking audiences — arose that evening, when Robbins says she was “being a complete control freak†and “micromanaging every detail.â€

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Sonic Playground, its newest permanent exhibit, demystifies the music-making process for people of all ages.

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