demistificatorio

demystifying, debunking

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Usage Note

Demistificatorio describes something whose purpose is to strip away myths, illusions, or false beliefs: un saggio demistificatorio ('a debunking essay'). It derives from demistificare ('to demystify') and belongs to a formal or journalistic register. The feminine form is demistificatoria. Learners should note that mistificare in Italian means 'to mystify/deceive', so demistificare means 'to expose the deception'.

Examples

"Il documentario ha un chiaro intento demistificatorio."

Natural Translation

The documentary has a clear demystifying intent.

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