demystify

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) clear and easy to understand.

  - "The teacher took the time to demystify the complex mathematical concept for the students."
  - "After reading the article, I finally understood the concept and felt demystified."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demystify
mystify , comply , supply

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Variants

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demystification , demystifications , demystified , demystifies , demystify , demystifying

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From demystify + -fy.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'demystify' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'mystify' is the opposite of 'demystify'.

3. The term 'demystify' is often used in the context of technology to describe the process of making complex technological concepts accessible to the general public.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explain: Related concept, synonymous with 'demystify', but more focused on providing a clear and detailed explanation of a concept or idea.

2. Clarify: Related concept, synonymous with 'demystify', but more focused on making something clear and free from confusion or ambiguity.

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Culture

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The term 'demystify' is often used in various contexts such as education, business, and personal growth to describe the process of making complex ideas or situations clear and understandable.

How to Memorize "demystify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of removing the layers of mystery from an idea or concept, revealing its true nature and meaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demystify' with the idea of making something clear and easy to understand, like removing a veil or uncovering a hidden truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'D-E-M-Y-S-T-I-F-Y' to remember the meaning: 'D' for 'make' and 'E' for 'easy', 'M' for 'make' and 'S' for 'simple', 'T' for 'to' and 'I' for 'understand', 'F' for 'from' and 'Y' for 'complexity'.

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