Quadrophobia

Pronunciation: /kwɑːdrəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of quadrophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of the number four

Example Sentences

A1 I have quadrophobia, so I get scared when I have to ride in a car with four people.

A2 Quadrophobia is a fear of the number four, which can make some people uncomfortable in certain situations.

B1 People with quadrophobia may avoid buildings or rooms with four walls or objects arranged in fours.

B2 Quadrophobia can be a challenging phobia to overcome, as the number four is so prevalent in our daily lives.

C1 Therapy and exposure techniques can help individuals with quadrophobia manage their fear and reduce their anxiety.

C2 Individuals with quadrophobia may experience intense anxiety and panic attacks when confronted with situations involving the number four.

Examples of quadrophobia in a Sentence

formal Quadrophobia is a rare phobia characterized by an intense fear of the number four.

informal I heard that Sarah has quadrophobia, so we always make sure not to mention the number four around her.

slang I can't believe Mark has quadrophobia, he gets so freaked out by the number four!

figurative His quadrophobia extends beyond just the number four, he also avoids anything that comes in fours.

Grammatical Forms of quadrophobia

• past tense: quadrophobiaed
• plural: quadrophobias
• comparative: more quadrophobic
• superlative: most quadrophobic
• present tense: quadrophobia
• future tense: will quadrophobia
• perfect tense: have quadrophobiaed
• continuous tense: is quadrophobiaing
• singular: quadrophobia
• positive degree: quadrophobia
• infinitive: to quadrophobia
• gerund: quadrophobiaing
• participle: quadrophobiaed

Origin and Evolution of quadrophobia

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'quadrophobia' is derived from the Latin word 'quattuor' meaning 'four' and the Greek word 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'quadrophobia' has been used to describe the fear of the number four or anything related to the number four. Over time, it has been used in psychology to refer to a specific phobia of the number four, often associated with superstitions or cultural beliefs.