Tachophobia

Pronunciation: /tæk.oʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of tachophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of speed

Example Sentences

A1 Tachophobia is a fear of speed.

A2 She developed tachophobia after a car accident.

B1 Tachophobia can be treated through exposure therapy.

B2 The tachophobia caused her to avoid highways altogether.

C1 His tachophobia was so severe that he couldn't even ride a bike.

C2 Despite her tachophobia, she decided to take up racing as a hobby.

Examples of tachophobia in a Sentence

formal Tachophobia is a medical condition characterized by an intense fear of speed.

informal I heard Sarah has tachophobia, so she always insists on driving slowly.

slang My friend is so scared of fast cars, he's got a case of tachophobia.

figurative Her tachophobia prevents her from taking risks and trying new things in life.

Grammatical Forms of tachophobia

• past tense: tachophobed
• plural: tachophobes
• comparative: more tachophobic
• superlative: most tachophobic
• present tense: tachophobes
• future tense: will tachophobia
• perfect tense: have tachophobia
• continuous tense: is tachophobia
• singular: tachophobia
• positive degree: tachophobic
• infinitive: to tachophobia
• gerund: tachophobing
• participle: tachophobed

Origin and Evolution of tachophobia

First Known Use: 1898 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tachophobia' is derived from the Greek words 'tachos' meaning speed and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear of speed or fast-moving objects, 'tachophobia' has evolved to also encompass a fear of rapid heart rate or palpitations.