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demystification

gb/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1 אנגלית
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שם עצם formal C1 process
1

making something easier to understand

when you explain something so people can understand it

תבנית שימוש: the demystification of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Often used with of + topic ("demystification of AI"); it does not mean "demonstration."
מילים נרדפות
clarification (more general and common; less emphasis on something seeming mysterious) | explanation (neutral term for making something understood)
הפכים
mystification (the act or result of making something seem mysterious or harder to understand) | obfuscation (deliberately making something unclear)
צירופים
the demystification of |a demystification of |full demystification |rapid demystification |the process of demystification |demystification of a subject |demystification of technology |demystification of finance |demystification of the tax system |demystification for beginners
נושאים
education |communication |science_tech |work
דוגמאות
  • The book aims to provide a demystification of cryptocurrency for non-experts.
  • Her talk was a demystification of how the immune system works.
  • We need demystification, not jargon, if we want the public to trust the science.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • This lesson is a demystification of grammar.
  • The video offers demystification of the app’s settings.
שם עצם formal C1 process
2

removing glamour or special aura

showing that someone or something is not as special as people thought

תבנית שימוש: the demystification of [someone/something]
טעות נפוצה:
This sense is about reducing a "special" image, not only explaining how something works.
מילים נרדפות
deflation (emphasizes reducing exaggerated importance or pride) | deglamorization (focuses specifically on removing glamour)
הפכים
mythologizing (treating someone or something as legendary or unrealistically great) | glamorization (making something seem more attractive or exciting than it is)
צירופים
the demystification of celebrities |the demystification of fame |the demystification of power |the demystification of leadership |public demystification |media demystification |a wave of demystification |demystification of the industry
נושאים
media |culture |society
דוגמאות
  • Social media has led to the demystification of celebrity life.
  • The memoir’s demystification of corporate leadership surprised many readers.
  • Behind-the-scenes footage can be a kind of demystification, making the work look less magical.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The film shows the demystification of stardom.
  • The article helped the demystification of the company’s image.
שם עצם formal C2 process
3

critical exposure of hidden meanings

a critical explanation that shows what is really behind an idea or system

תבנית שימוש: demystification of [an idea/system/practice]
טעות נפוצה:
Often used in academic writing; it implies analysis and exposure, not just a simple explanation.
מילים נרדפות
debunking (more direct; focuses on showing something is false or misleading) | exposure (highlights revealing what was hidden rather than explaining details)
הפכים
ideological mystification (presenting social realities in a way that hides underlying interests or power) | whitewashing (hiding unpleasant facts to make something look better)
צירופים
ideological demystification |critical demystification |demystification of ideology |demystification of propaganda |demystification of capitalism |demystification of nationalism |demystification of a narrative |demystification of social norms |demystification of the discourse |a project of demystification
נושאים
academia |politics |society |media
דוגמאות
  • The essay offers a demystification of the story the campaign tells about itself.
  • Her research is a demystification of how “neutral” policies can still produce inequality.
  • The documentary attempts a demystification of the myths that sustain the industry.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The class discussed demystification of political messages.
  • The article is a demystification of common myths.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
demystification
IPA
GB/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
הברות והטעמה
de - mys - ti - fic - a - tion (6 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: demystification
  • Plural: demystifications
משפחת מילים
Forms
demystifications noun
Core family
demystify verb C1 mystery noun B1 mysterious adjective B1
Related words
mysteriously adverb mystify verb C1 mystification noun
Advanced or less common
demystifier noun
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