Definition of Acrophobia in visual dictionary and thesaurus and in real context with authentic examples for GRE candidates from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam
/ˌa-krə-‘fō-bē-ə/ (noun)
Definition
irrational and extreme fear of heights or altitude, fear of being in a high place
Example
Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort, that share both similar causes and options for treatment.
Most people experience a degree of natural fear when exposed to heights, known as the fear of falling. On the other hand, those who have little fear of such exposure are said to have a head for heights. A head for heights is advantageous for those hiking or climbing in mountainous terrain and also in certain jobs such as steeplejacks or wind turbine mechanics.
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Parts of speech
Adjective: acrophobic
Noun: acrophobe
