Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Pronunciation: /ˌpærəskəˌvɪdɪˌkætrɪəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of paraskevidekatriaphobia

noun a fear of Friday the 13th

Example Sentences

A1 I have paraskevidekatriaphobia, which means I am afraid of Friday the 13th.

A2 Paraskevidekatriaphobia is a fear of Friday the 13th, a superstition that many people believe.

B1 Paraskevidekatriaphobia can cause anxiety and stress for those who believe in bad luck on Friday the 13th.

B2 People with paraskevidekatriaphobia may avoid making important decisions or traveling on Friday the 13th.

C1 Therapists can help individuals with paraskevidekatriaphobia overcome their fear through cognitive behavioral therapy.

C2 Individuals with paraskevidekatriaphobia may experience intense panic attacks when faced with Friday the 13th.

Examples of paraskevidekatriaphobia in a Sentence

formal Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.

informal I heard that John has paraskevidekatriaphobia and always stays home on Friday the 13th.

slang Some people think paraskevidekatriaphobia is just a silly superstition.

figurative Her paraskevidekatriaphobia towards black cats stems from a childhood incident.

Grammatical Forms of paraskevidekatriaphobia

• past tense: paraskevidekatriaphobiaed
• plural: paraskevidekatriaphobias
• comparative: more paraskevidekatriaphobic
• superlative: most paraskevidekatriaphobic
• present tense: paraskevidekatriaphobias
• future tense: will paraskevidekatriaphobia
• perfect tense: have paraskevidekatriaphobiaed
• continuous tense: is paraskevidekatriaphobiaing
• singular: paraskevidekatriaphobia
• positive degree: paraskevidekatriaphobia
• infinitive: to paraskevidekatriaphobia
• gerund: paraskevidekatriaphobiaing
• participle: paraskevidekatriaphobiaed

Origin and Evolution of paraskevidekatriaphobia

First Known Use: 1911 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'paraskevidekatriaphobia' is a combination of three elements: 'Paraskevi' meaning Friday in Greek, 'dekatria' meaning thirteen in Greek, and 'phobia' meaning fear in Greek. It is a term used to describe the fear of Friday the 13th.

Evolution of the word: The term 'paraskevidekatriaphobia' was first coined in 1911 by Dr. Donald Dossey, an American psychotherapist, who wanted to create a term for the fear of Friday the 13th. Since then, the word has gained popularity and is now commonly used to describe this specific phobia.