acromania
|ac-ro-ma-ni-a|
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/ˌækroʊˈmeɪniə/
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/ˌæk.rəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
obsession with heights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromania' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros,' meaning 'high' or 'extreme,' and 'mania,' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy.'
Historical Evolution
'Akros' and 'mania' combined in Greek to form 'akromania,' which was later adopted into English as 'acromania.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness for heights,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mental condition characterized by an obsession with heights or high places.
His acromania made him constantly seek out the tallest buildings to climb.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 22:51