Meaning of -phobic | Babel Free
/-ˈfəʊbɪk/Definitions
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Used to form adjectives indicating a fear of a specific thing. morpheme
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Used to form adjectives indicating a dislike or aversion. morpheme
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Used in biology and chemistry to mean a natural repulsion or avoidance. morpheme
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Used as a synonym of -phobe to form nouns. morpheme
Examples
“claustrophobic”
“bibliophobic”
“homophobic”
“oleophobic”
“photophobic”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.