Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "triskaidekaphobic" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC

triskaidekaphobic  [ˌtrɪskaɪˌdɛkəˈfəʊbɪk] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Triskaidekaphobic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

triskaidekaphobic

Triskaidekaphobia

Triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number 13 and avoidance to use it; it is a superstition and related to a specific fear of Friday the 13th, called paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. The term was first used by Isador Coriat in Abnormal Psychology.

Definition of triskaidekaphobic in the English dictionary

The definition of triskaidekaphobic in the dictionary is abnormally fearful of the number thirteen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC


acrophobic
ˌækrəˈfəʊbɪk
aerophobic
ˌɛərəˈfəʊbɪk
agoraphobic
ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbɪk
anthropophobic
ˌænθrəpəˈfəʊbɪk
aquaphobic
ˌækwəˈfəʊbɪk
astraphobic
ˌæstrəˈfəʊbɪk
astrophobic
ˌæstrəˈfəʊbɪk
claustrophobic
ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbɪk
homophobic
ˌhɒməˈfəʊbɪk
hydrophobic
ˌhaɪdrəˈfəʊbɪk
Islamophobic
ˌɪzlɑːməˈfəʊbɪk
lyophobic
ˌlaɪəʊˈfəʊbɪk
monophobic
ˌmɒnəʊˈfəʊbɪk
necrophobic
ˌnɛkrəʊˈfəʊbɪk
nyctophobic
ˌnɪktəˈfəʊbɪk
ochlophobic
ˌɒkləˈfəʊbɪk
phobic
ˈfəʊbɪk
photophobic
ˌfəʊtəʊˈfəʊbɪk
technophobic
ˌteknəʊˈfəʊbɪk
xenophobic
ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC

trisect
trisection
trisector
trisectrices
trisectrix
triseme
trisemic
triserial
trishaw
triskaidekaphobia
triskele
triskelia
triskelion
Trismegistus
trismic
trismus
trismus cynicus
trisoctahedra
trisoctahedral
trisoctahedron

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC

aerobic
ailourophobic
ailurophobic
anaerobic
anglophobic
batrachophobic
computerphobic
cyberphobic
dysmorphophobic
eleutherophobic
Europhobic
gynophobic
heliophobic
hierophobic
Negrophobic
neophobic
pyrophobic
saprobic
taphephobic
zelophobic

Synonyms and antonyms of triskaidekaphobic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «triskaidekaphobic» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC

Find out the translation of triskaidekaphobic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of triskaidekaphobic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «triskaidekaphobic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

triskaidekaphobic
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

triskaidekaphobic
570 millions of speakers

English

triskaidekaphobic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

triskaidekaphobic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

triskaidekaphobic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

triskaidekaphobic
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

triskaidekaphobic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

triskaidekaphobic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

triskaidekaphobic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Triskaidekaphobic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

triskaidekaphobic
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

triskaidekaphobic
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

triskaidekaphobic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Triskaidekaphobic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

triskaidekaphobic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

triskaidekaphobic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रिसकाइडकोफॉबिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

triskaidekafobi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

triskaidekaphobic
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

triskaidekaphobic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

triskaidekaphobic
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

triskaidekaphobic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

triskaidekaphobic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

triskaidekaphobic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

triskaidekaphobic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

triskaidekaphobic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of triskaidekaphobic

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC»

The term «triskaidekaphobic» is used very little and occupies the 189.409 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Rarely used
11
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «triskaidekaphobic» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of triskaidekaphobic
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «triskaidekaphobic».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «triskaidekaphobic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «triskaidekaphobic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about triskaidekaphobic

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC»

Discover the use of triskaidekaphobic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to triskaidekaphobic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Inside Writing, Form A
Chris thought she was as triskaidekaphobic as (he / him). . Andrea knew Clyde would not care for her plants as well as (she/ her). . When they became engaged, the happy couple told William sooner than (I/me). Appositives As you will ...
William Salomone, Stephen McDonald, 2010
2
The Painted Word: A Treasure Chest of Remarkable Words and ...
IfI were worried that the number of phobias listed above totals thirteen, I would be triskaidekaphobic, rooted, in case you're wondering, in the story of the betrayal of Jesus by Judas at the Last Supper. I'm afraid of listing more because it might ...
Phil Cousineau, 2013
3
Finished Being Fat: An Accidental Adventure in Losing Weight ...
It's unlucky. People became triskaidekaphobic (fear of the number thirteen) for a reason. Maybe they'd let me do twelve miles and call it good. The second problem went back to my fears. No, not of thirteen, but the fear of being good enough.
Betsy Schow
4
Dictionary of Psychopathology
... become triskaidekaphobic. TRUE sELF See Self, true. TuMEscENcE, PENILE Erection of penis. TwILIGHT sTATE A state whereby the subject can perform any number of actions without conscious awareness. Associated with delirium states  ...
‎2013
5
The Hellraiser of the Hollywood Hills: A Mcafee Twins Novel
I'd never been a triskaidekaphobic, but now seemed like a good time to start. “Do you have anything else?” I asked in a nicer tone. “I'm a little superstitious.” He sniggered. “Not unless you want to share my room.” “Thirteen is great! My lucky ...
Jennifer Colt, 2010
6
Better Vocabulary in 30 Minutes a Day: Easyread Super Large ...
Most states ban abortions during the third trimester of pregnancy. triskaidekaphobia—abnormal fear of the number 13 (Gk triskaideka, thirteen, phobia, fear) Some builders are triskaidekaphobic, and therefore omit the 13th floor of buildings, ...
Edie Schwager, 2008
7
Scared Stiff: Everything You Need to Know about 50 Famous ...
Hoover was also known to be triskaidekaphobic; when he was running for president: Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, 13: The Story of the World's Most Popular Superstition (New York: Thunder's Mouth, 2004), 176–177. The first person to die in a car ...
Sara Latta, 2014
8
Wise Hyenas
... bucks deposit for the sheets.' 'How much are the clean ones?' 'You can show me some green or you can fuck off!' 'Hear that, Sage? Show her your green or we' ll have to fuck off.' Sage pays the woman. 'No. 13.' 'Sorry, I'm triskaidekaphobic.
J. Lilly, 2002
9
Tracking Apollo to the Moon
A triskaidekaphobic person would freak out at this list of thirteens - it was the 13th Apollo mission, launched at 13:13 hours spacecraft time, the explosion occurred on 13 April, 13:08 hours Honeysuckle Creek time, with 13 nations offering to ...
Hamish Lindsay, 2001
10
The Browser's Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
The fact that Schoenberg was born on September 13, 1874, and was fervently triskaidekaphobic must have produced a sense of foreboding from childhood on. — The New Criterion, May 1999. troika (TROY-kah) [Russian: threesome] A ...
Mary Varchaver, Frank Ledlie Moore, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term triskaidekaphobic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Lucky 13 could become 13 acts of kindness
My birthday was on Monday, July 13. OK, before I have triskaidekaphobic readers descend on me with worrisome pats on the back, I actually like my birth date. «Liberty Tribune, Jul 15»
2
London's Fear Of The Number 13
London is scared to death of the number 13. All over our triskaidekaphobic city, superstitious measures are in effect to ward off this 'unluckiest' of figures. Here ... «Londonist, May 15»
3
No. 13 A-Rod played his 1313th Yankee game and it went 13 innings
Unless, of course, you so happen to be a sanctimonious triskaidekaphobic who blames A-Rod for ruining baseball, in which case it's pretty much your singularity ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
4
Hilary Fannin: This is a bad weekend for scared, superstitious …
Let's face it: if you are a grudgingly single, lovesick triskaidekaphobic, this is probably not going to be a red-letter weekend for you, eh? If you are a scared, ... «Irish Times, Feb 15»
5
Friday the 13th tidbits from UD's 'Professor 13'
FDR, a clear Triskaidekaphobic, also refused to travel on the 13th of the month--Friday or not. "He'd sometimes ordered the trains to depart the rail road station at ... «WDEL 1150AM, Feb 15»
6
Millennium Tower Floor Plans Impacted by Superstitious Fears of …
A triskaidekaphobic Western culture & potentially tetraphobic East Asian buyers ... superstitions of bad luck attached to the number 13 (a.k.a. triskaidekaphobia). «BostInno, Nov 14»
7
IceCaps lucked out with Balisy
... St. John's Icecaps' first-year forward Chase Balisy: He's not triskaidekaphobic. ... that there's a phobia — triskaidekaphobia, to be exact — that's attached to it. «The Telegram, Oct 14»
8
Adobe Flash Player 13 update Download for Mac OS X and Windows
However, to all our Triskaidekaphobic readers, we must say that they must not be afraid in updating their flash players to the 13th version, as Flash Player 13 ... «REM, Oct 14»
9
Just How Rare Is Today's Friday the 13th Full Moon?
... hearty thanks to Randy Owens for pointing me toward this urban legend, and also for digging up the two dates for the next triskaidekaphobic lunar apparitions. «Slate Magazine, Jun 14»
10
'Triskaidekaphobic' Simon Cowell fears baby will be born on …
Cowell's condition is medically known as “triskaidekaphobia”, which stems from the Christian beliefs that Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, was ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jan 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Triskaidekaphobic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/triskaidekaphobic>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z