acarophobia
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/ˌækərəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌækərəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of mites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acarophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akari,' where 'akari' meant 'mite' and 'phobia' meant 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'akari' transformed into the modern English word 'acarophobia' through the addition of the suffix '-phobia' to denote fear.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of mites,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fear of small insects, mites, or ticks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear of small insects, mites, or ticks.
She was diagnosed with acarophobia after refusing to enter the garden.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 18:21