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necrophobia

nec·ro·pho·bi·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nek-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
    • /ˌnɛk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
    • /nˌekrəfˈəʊbiə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Top questions with necrophobia

  • what is necrophobia?
  • how to overcome necrophobia?
  • how to cure necrophobia?

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