Cyclophobia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪ.kloʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of cyclophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of bicycles

Example Sentences

A1 She has cyclophobia, so she avoids riding bicycles.

A2 His cyclophobia prevents him from participating in cycling events.

B1 Cyclophobia can be treated with exposure therapy and gradual desensitization.

B2 People with cyclophobia may experience intense anxiety when faced with the prospect of riding a bike.

C1 Individuals with cyclophobia may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy to address their fear of bicycles.

C2 Cyclophobia is a specific phobia that can significantly impact a person's daily life and activities.

Examples of cyclophobia in a Sentence

formal Cyclophobia is a recognized anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of bicycles or cycling.

informal My friend suffers from cyclophobia, so she always avoids bike paths and cycling events.

slang I didn't know you had cyclophobia, that's why you never want to go biking with us!

figurative His cyclophobia towards commitment was evident in his reluctance to enter into a serious relationship.

Grammatical Forms of cyclophobia

past tense

cyclophobiaed

plural

cyclophobias

comparative

more cyclophobic

superlative

most cyclophobic

present tense

cyclophobia

future tense

will cyclophobia

perfect tense

have cyclophobiaed

continuous tense

is cyclophobiaing

singular

cyclophobia

positive degree

cyclophobic

infinitive

to cyclophobia

gerund

cyclophobiaing

participle

cyclophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of cyclophobia

First Known Use: 1873 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'cyclophobia' originated from the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning circle or wheel, and 'phobos' meaning fear.
Evolution of the word: The term 'cyclophobia' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning of fear of bicycles or cycling since its first known use in 1873.