demystify

[ dee-mis-tuh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing.

1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify:

   to demystify medical procedures.

demystify

/ diːˈmɪstɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. tr to remove the mystery from; make clear

Derived Forms

• deˌmystifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• de·mysti·fi·cation noun
• de·mysti·fier noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demystify¹

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + mystify

Example Sentences

A series of infographics and videos accompany the index to explain and demystify hydrogen fuel across a range of themes and issues.

From Digiday

Today, in the pages of Science and Science Advances, an army of researchers share the history of Bennu that they’ve managed to piece together so far—a story that may eventually help demystify our humble origins.

From Popular-Science

Being transparent about the effects applied can help to demystify the sometimes subtle tweaks that face retouching filters are making to our photos.

From TechCrunch

Since good advice is always better than a bad metaphor, we reached out to Brooklyn Track Club head coach Steve Finley to demystify the tempo run and give us a few workout suggestions.

From Outside Online

Less than a month later, it is demystifying its controversial H-1B visa suspension.

From Quartz

People who are putting their face out there and declaring their bisexuality are helping demystify it.

From The Daily Beast

Over the years I have had a desire to demystify wines for myself and others.

From The Daily Beast

But we should try to demystify the military, and understand that many of its problems are not so unique.

From The Daily Beast

She conveys the ugliest things with matter-of-factness, helping to demystify death.

From The Daily Beast

The aim of the exercise, which will include critical introductions, is to "demystify" its messages.

From The Daily Beast

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