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- [uhn-mask, -mahsk]
- /ʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk/
- /ʌnˈmɑːsk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-mask, -mahsk]
- /ʌnˈmæsk, -ˈmɑsk/
Definitions of unmasking word
- verb with object unmasking to strip a mask or disguise from. 1
- verb with object unmasking to reveal the true character of; disclose; expose. 1
- verb with object unmasking Military. to reveal the presence of (guns) by firing. 1
- verb without object unmasking to put off one's mask; appear in true nature. 1
- noun unmasking backing (def 4). 1
- noun unmasking Psychology. obscuring, partially or completely, one sensory process by another, as the dulling of the sense of taste by smoking. 1
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Origin of unmasking
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; un-2 + mask
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Parts of speech for Unmasking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unmasking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unmasking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unmasking
noun unmasking
- demystification — to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify: to demystify medical procedures.
- denudation — Geology. the exposing or laying bare of rock by erosive processes.
- detection — Detection is the act of noticing or sensing something.
- divulgence — a divulging.
- giveaway — an act or instance of giving something away.
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