acrophobia

[ ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh ]
/ ˌæk rəˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

a pathological fear of heights.

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Origin of acrophobia

From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at acro-, -phobia

OTHER WORDS FROM acrophobia

ac·ro·pho·bic, adjective, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH acrophobia

acrophobia agoraphobia claustrophobia

Words nearby acrophobia

acropachyderma, acroparaesthesia, acroparesthesia, acropathy, acropetal, acrophobia, acrophony, acropolis, acropustulosis, acrosclerosis, acrosin
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British Dictionary definitions for acrophobic

acrophobia
/ (ˌækrəˈfəʊbɪə) /

noun

abnormal fear or dread of being at a great height

Derived forms of acrophobia

acrophobic, adjective, noun

Word Origin for acrophobia

C19: from acro- + -phobia
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Medical definitions for acrophobic

acrophobia
[ ăk′rə-fō′bē-ə ]

n.

An abnormal fear of heights.
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Cultural definitions for acrophobic

acrophobia
[ (ak-ruh-foh-bee-uh) ]

An abnormal fear of heights.

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