Engelska

demystification

gb/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1 Engelska
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv formal C1 process
1

making something easier to understand

when you explain something so people can understand it

Användningsmönster: the demystification of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Often used with of + topic ("demystification of AI"); it does not mean "demonstration."
Synonymer
clarification (more general and common; less emphasis on something seeming mysterious) | explanation (neutral term for making something understood)
Antonymer
mystification (the act or result of making something seem mysterious or harder to understand) | obfuscation (deliberately making something unclear)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
education |communication |science_tech |work
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • This lesson is a demystification of grammar.
  • The video offers demystification of the app’s settings.
Substantiv formal C1 process
2

removing glamour or special aura

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

Användningsmönster: the demystification of [someone/something]
Vanligt misstag:
This sense is about reducing a "special" image, not only explaining how something works.
Synonymer
deflation (emphasizes reducing exaggerated importance or pride) | deglamorization (focuses specifically on removing glamour)
Antonymer
mythologizing (treating someone or something as legendary or unrealistically great) | glamorization (making something seem more attractive or exciting than it is)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
media |culture |society
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The film shows the demystification of stardom.
  • The article helped the demystification of the company’s image.
Substantiv formal C2 process
3

critical exposure of hidden meanings

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

Användningsmönster: demystification of [an idea/system/practice]
Vanligt misstag:
Often used in academic writing; it implies analysis and exposure, not just a simple explanation.
Synonymer
debunking (more direct; focuses on showing something is false or misleading) | exposure (highlights revealing what was hidden rather than explaining details)
Antonymer
ideological mystification (presenting social realities in a way that hides underlying interests or power) | whitewashing (hiding unpleasant facts to make something look better)
Ordkombinationer
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
Teman
academia |politics |society |media
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The class discussed demystification of political messages.
  • The article is a demystification of common myths.
Grammatik
Grundform
demystification
IPA
GB/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈɛmˈɪstɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
de - mys - ti - fic - a - tion (6 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: demystification
  • Plural: demystifications
Ordfamilj
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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