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- [ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
- /ˌæk.rəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
Definitions of acrophobia word
- noun acrophobia abnormal fear or dread of being at a great height 3
- noun acrophobia an abnormal fear of being in high places 3
- noun acrophobia a pathological fear of heights. 1
- noun acrophobia Extreme or irrational fear of heights. 1
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Origin of acrophobia
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1890-95; See origin at acro-, -phobia
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Parts of speech for Acrophobia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acrophobia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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