Definition

The state of being confused or puzzled, often because something is made to seem mysterious or unclear.

Example

The magician's tricks were a source of great mystification for the audience.

Conversation

Did you feel any mystification when we watched that documentary last night?

Absolutely! Some parts were so confusing.

Right? The mystification made it hard to follow the main point.

Yeah, I wish they had explained things more clearly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mystification → It is formed from "mystify" (from Greek "mystikos", meaning secret or hidden) and "-cation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "mystification" refers to the state of being made mysterious or confusing.

Memory Tip

Think of something being made 'secret' or 'hidden' ('mystify') and then turned into a state or action ('-cation'). This helps you remember that mystification means the process of making something mysterious.

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