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- [nek-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
- /nˌekrəfˈəʊbiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
Definitions of necrophobia word
- noun necrophobia an abnormal fear of death; thanatophobia. 1
- noun necrophobia an abnormal fear of dead bodies. 1
- noun necrophobia Extreme or irrational fear of death or dead bodies. 1
- noun necrophobia an abnormal fear of death or dead bodies 0
- noun necrophobia an abnormal fear of death or of dead bodies 0
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Origin of necrophobia
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at necro-, -phobia
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Parts of speech for Necrophobia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
necrophobia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
necrophobia usage trend in Literature
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