verb
demystify
dee-MIS-tih-fy/diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/
To make something easier to understand and less mysterious.
The mechanic demystifies the lock by showing the learner how its inner mechanism works.
Etymology
The pieces mean, in effect, “undo making mysterious.” Rather than adding obscurity or bewilderment, demystifying removes it and makes a subject easier to understand.
In context
I hope this was an informative look to kind of demystify the magical tomato. It's a fantastic plant. It's probably the most popular plant, like I've mentioned. But there's just a lot of confusion about it.
More examples
- Our teacher uses simple experiments to demystify electricity.
- The workshop demystified the mortgage application process for first-time buyers.
- The museum offers tours aimed at demystifying modern art.
Forms
demystify · demystifies · demystified · demystifying
demystification noun — The process of making something less mysterious.