Paraskevidekatriaphobic

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Pronunciation: /ˌperəskəˌvɪdɛkəˈtraɪəˌfoʊbɪk/

Definitions of paraskevidekatriaphobic

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

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a paraskevidekatriaphobic, so she avoids leaving the house on Friday the 13th.

A2 The paraskevidekatriaphobic student refused to take the test on Friday the 13th.

B1 Being paraskevidekatriaphobic can be challenging, especially when trying to make plans on Friday the 13th.

B2 The paraskevidekatriaphobic individual experiences extreme anxiety whenever Friday the 13th approaches.

C1 Therapists often work with paraskevidekatriaphobic individuals to help them overcome their fear of Friday the 13th.

C2 The paraskevidekatriaphobic person's phobia of Friday the 13th significantly impacts their daily life and decision-making.

adjective describing a person who has a fear of Friday the 13th

Example Sentences

A1 I am scared of Friday the 13th.

A2 Some people believe Friday the 13th is unlucky.

B1 Many paraskevidekatriaphobic individuals avoid traveling on Friday the 13th.

B2 She refused to schedule her wedding on Friday the 13th due to her paraskevidekatriaphobic beliefs.

C1 His paraskevidekatriaphobic tendencies led him to stay home on Friday the 13th.

C2 Despite being a successful businessman, his paraskevidekatriaphobic fear of Friday the 13th still lingered.

Examples of paraskevidekatriaphobic in a Sentence

formal The paraskevidekatriaphobic individual avoids making any important decisions on Friday the 13th.

informal My friend who is paraskevidekatriaphobic refuses to leave the house on Friday the 13th.

slang I didn't realize you were paraskevidekatriaphobic, that explains why you called in sick today!

figurative Being paraskevidekatriaphobic is like carrying an invisible shield on Friday the 13th.

Grammatical Forms of paraskevidekatriaphobic

past tense

paraskevidekatriaphobics

plural

paraskevidekatriaphobics

comparative

more paraskevidekatriaphobic

superlative

most paraskevidekatriaphobic

present tense

paraskevidekatriaphobics

future tense

will be paraskevidekatriaphobic

perfect tense

have been paraskevidekatriaphobic

continuous tense

are being paraskevidekatriaphobic

singular

paraskevidekatriaphobic

positive degree

paraskevidekatriaphobic

infinitive

to be paraskevidekatriaphobic

gerund

paraskevidekatriaphobically

participle

paraskevidekatriaphobic

Origin and Evolution of paraskevidekatriaphobic

First Known Use: 1911 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'paraskevidekatriaphobic' is a combination of Greek words: 'paraskevi' meaning Friday, 'dekatria' meaning thirteen, and 'phobia' meaning fear. It specifically refers to the fear of Friday the 13th.
Evolution of the word: The word was first coined in 1911 by American author Cora L.M. Daniels in her book 'The Story of the Sun, Moon, and Stars'. Since then, it has become more commonly used to describe the fear of Friday the 13th in popular culture and psychology.