Paraskevidekatriaphobe

Pronunciation: /ˌpærəskəˌvɪdɪkəˈtraɪəˌfoʊbi/

Definitions of paraskevidekatriaphobe

noun a person who has a fear of Friday the 13th

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a paraskevidekatriaphobe, so she refuses to leave the house on Friday the 13th.

A2 As a paraskevidekatriaphobe, he always carries a lucky charm on Friday the 13th.

B1 The paraskevidekatriaphobe's fear of Friday the 13th is deeply rooted in superstition.

B2 The paraskevidekatriaphobe's anxiety peaks whenever Friday the 13th approaches.

C1 Despite being a paraskevidekatriaphobe, she tries to rationalize her fear of Friday the 13th.

C2 The paraskevidekatriaphobe's phobia of Friday the 13th has significantly impacted their daily life.

Examples of paraskevidekatriaphobe in a Sentence

formal The paraskevidekatriaphobe refused to leave the house on Friday the 13th.

informal My friend is such a paraskevidekatriaphobe, she won't even come out on Friday the 13th.

slang I can't believe how much of a paraskevidekatriaphobe he is, it's just a superstition!

figurative Being a paraskevidekatriaphobe is like living in constant fear of bad luck.

Grammatical Forms of paraskevidekatriaphobe

• past tense: paraskevidekatriaphobed
• plural: paraskevidekatriaphobes
• comparative: more paraskevidekatriaphobic
• superlative: most paraskevidekatriaphobic
• present tense: paraskevidekatriaphobes
• future tense: will paraskevidekatriaphobe
• perfect tense: have paraskevidekatriaphobed
• continuous tense: is paraskevidekatriaphobing
• singular: paraskevidekatriaphobe
• positive degree: paraskevidekatriaphobe
• infinitive: to paraskevidekatriaphobe
• gerund: paraskevidekatriaphobing
• participle: paraskevidekatriaphobed

Origin and Evolution of paraskevidekatriaphobe

First Known Use: 1913 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'paraskevidekatriaphobe' is a combination of the Greek words 'paraskevi' meaning Friday, 'dekatria' meaning thirteen, and 'phobia' meaning fear. It is a term used to describe someone who has a fear of Friday the 13th.

Evolution of the word: The term was first coined in 1913 and has since been used to describe individuals who have a superstition or fear of Friday the 13th. The word has become more commonly known and used in popular culture to refer to those who believe in the unluckiness of the day.