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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Well, Jimmy, thank you so much for coming on Galaxy Brain—talking about this, demystifying all of this. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 That clarity helps demystify the program and gives members confidence that their points have understandable value. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Ramakrishnan said that another important part of the work is demystifying quantum and ensuring that the public can understand what is happening as the ecosystem is built. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 But if nothing else the tool does demystify, and potentially lower the barrier, to making films, encouraging people who might be daunted by the process and thus making film-directing a much more common activity. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demystify

Word History

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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