aerophobia

aer·o·pho·bi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-uh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌɛər əˈfoʊ bi ə/
- /ˌeərəʊfˈəʊbiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌɛər əˈfoʊ bi ə/

Definitions of aerophobia word

noun aerophobia a pathological fear of draughts of air 3
noun aerophobia an abnormal fear of air, esp. of drafts 3
noun aerophobia an abnormal fear of drafts of air, gases, or airborne matter. 1
noun aerophobia (medical) A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies. 1
noun aerophobia (medicine) A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies. 0
noun aerophobia An aversion to fresh air, drafts or breezes. 0

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Origin of aerophobia

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75; aero- + -phobia

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Parts of speech for Aerophobia

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aerophobia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

aerophobia usage trend in Literature

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