Triskaidekaphobia in Visual Dictionary in Real Context with Examples

Definition of Triskaidekaphobia in visual dictionary and thesaurus and in real context with authentic examples from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English

/ˌtrɪskʌɪdɛkəˈfəʊbɪə/ (noun)

Definition

extreme fear or phobia of the number 13 which is a kind of superstition

Example

Triskaidekaphobia, or fear of the number 13, does not fit neatly into a clinical definition of a specific phobia. The number 13 is not an object or a situation, and it can be impossible for the sufferer to avoid. Moreover, in order for a phobia to be diagnosed, it must significantly impact the sufferer’s life. Most people with triskaidekaphobia find that their fear only arises in certain situations, and does not significantly impair their lives. But could this phobia just be linked to superstition?

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Parts of speech

Noun: triskaidekaphobe

Adjective: triskaidekaphobic