demystify

verb

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

transitive verb

: to eliminate the mystifying features of

Examples of demystify in a Sentence

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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Use simple language and relatable examples to demystify AI. Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 An internship is a way to demystify the unknowns and what-ifs of working in an adult environment. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Mortimer joins those ranks with a film that functions both as awestruck spectacle and anxious warning — joining a literal boatload of marine biologists racing to demystify an ecosystem before deep-sea miners destroy it. Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025 The drama surrounding Schiff represented a fall from grace for an adviser who had gained attention in the press as someone who could demystify the inner workings of the art world. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demystify

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Apr. 2025.

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