demythologize
demythologize · demythologizes · demythologized · demythologizing
entmythologisieren
To remove the mythological elements ofTo remove the mythological elements of.
Meaning
1 sensesTo remove the mythological elements of.
Near-synonym: euhemerize (demythologizing sense)
Archaeological evidence has demythologized some parts of the Bible.
entmythologisieren
remove the mythical element from (writings)
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
1. To remove the mythological elements:
Origin
From de- + mythologize.From de- + mythologize.
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Forms
demythologizes, demythologizing, demythologized, demythologized| Base form | demythologize · to demythologize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | demythologizes |
| Present participle | demythologizing |
| Past simple | demythologized |
| Past participle | demythologized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- remove the mythical element from (writings):demythologise
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelateddemythologization
Deriveddemythologizer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle