Quintophobia

Pronunciation: /kwɪntəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of quintophobia

noun an irrational fear or phobia of the number five

Example Sentences

A1 I have quintophobia, which means I am afraid of the number five.

A2 Quintophobia is a rare phobia that causes fear of the number five.

B1 People with quintophobia may feel anxious when they see the number five in everyday situations.

B2 Treatment for quintophobia may involve cognitive-behavioral therapy to help manage the fear.

C1 Quintophobia can have a significant impact on a person's daily life, affecting their ability to function normally.

C2 Individuals with quintophobia may experience intense panic attacks when confronted with the number five.

Examples of quintophobia in a Sentence

formal Quintophobia is a term used to describe the fear of the number five.

informal I heard that Jenny has quintophobia and gets anxious whenever she sees the number five.

slang Some people think quintophobia is silly, but to those who have it, it's a real fear.

figurative Facing quintophobia is like constantly being haunted by the number five in every aspect of life.

Grammatical Forms of quintophobia

• past tense: quintophobias
• plural: quintophobias
• comparative: more quintophobic
• superlative: most quintophobic
• present tense: quintophobia
• future tense: will quintophobia
• perfect tense: have quintophobia
• continuous tense: is quintophobia
• singular: quintophobia
• positive degree: quintophobia
• infinitive: to quintophobia
• gerund: quintophobizing
• participle: quintophobized

Origin and Evolution of quintophobia

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'quintophobia' is believed to have been coined in the late 20th century.

Evolution of the word: The term 'quintophobia' likely emerged as a combination of the prefix 'quinto-' meaning 'fifth' and the suffix '-phobia' denoting fear. It is used to describe the fear of the number five or things related to the number five. Over time, the word has become more widely recognized in discussions about irrational fears and phobias.