Where does “aerophobia” come from?
aerophobia (English) comes from English aero-, from Ancient Greek ἀέρος, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ, from Ancient Greek auhḗr.
aerophobia (English): A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or...
Definitions
- A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or...
Ancestry of “aerophobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | aero- | air or aircraft |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀέρος | genitive singular of ἀήρ; air |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀήρ | mist; air; wind |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | auhḗr | — |