Where does “haphephobia” come from?
haphephobia (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἁφή, from Ancient Greek -ή, from Ancient Greek -ᾱ, from Proto-Indo-European -éh₂.
haphephobia (English): The fear of being touched
Definitions
- The fear of being touched
Ancestry of “haphephobia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἁφή | lighting, kindling; touch, sense of touch; grip |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | -ή | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ᾱ | nominal suffix |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | -éh₂ | — |
Words derived from “haphephobia”