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- [ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
- /ˌæk.rəʊ.ˈfəʊb.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌæk rəˈfoʊ bi ə/
Definitions of acrophobic word
- noun acrophobic a pathological fear of heights. 1
- noun acrophobic Of or pertaining to acrophobia. 1
- noun acrophobic A person who has acrophobia. 0
- adjective acrophobic Of or pertaining to or suffering from acrophobia. 0
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Origin of acrophobic
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 Acrophobic
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acrophobic 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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