Hydrophobia

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɑːfəbiə/

Definitions of hydrophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of water, often a symptom of rabies

Example Sentences

A1 Hydrophobia is a fear of water.

A2 People with hydrophobia may experience extreme anxiety around bodies of water.

B1 Hydrophobia can be a serious condition that requires therapy to overcome.

B2 The fear of water, known as hydrophobia, can be debilitating for some individuals.

C1 Hydrophobia is often linked to traumatic experiences involving water.

C2 Individuals with hydrophobia may avoid activities such as swimming or boating to prevent anxiety attacks.

Examples of hydrophobia in a Sentence

formal Hydrophobia is a medical condition characterized by an irrational fear of water.

informal My friend has hydrophobia, so she avoids swimming pools and beaches.

slang I heard she has a serious case of hydrophobia, she won't even take a shower.

figurative His hydrophobia towards commitment is preventing him from entering into a serious relationship.

Grammatical Forms of hydrophobia

• past tense: hydrophobiaed
• plural: hydrophobias
• comparative: more hydrophobic
• superlative: most hydrophobic
• present tense: hydrophobia
• future tense: will hydrophobia
• perfect tense: has/have hydrophobied
• continuous tense: is/are hydrophobiaing
• singular: hydrophobia
• positive degree: hydrophobia
• infinitive: to hydrophobia
• gerund: hydrophobiaing
• participle: hydrophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of hydrophobia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hydrophobia' originated from the Greek words 'hudro' meaning water and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear of water, the term 'hydrophobia' evolved to specifically refer to the symptom of fear of water in individuals infected with rabies.