Question 1 · Quick check
demystify
CEFRB2
/diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/
verb
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To make a mysterious or difficult subject easier to understand.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.
Examples
The article was written to demystify the mechanics of the internal combustion engine.
Healthy discussions can demystify many topics.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
More examples
In context“Our goal is to demystify and hold accountable those new technologies to avoid some of the mistakes of the past,” Mr. Blumenthal said. “Congress failed to meet the moment on social media.”
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Origin
verb
From French démystifier, or de- + mystify.