biophobic
|bi-o-phob-ic|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈfoʊ.bɪk/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈfəʊ.bɪk/
fear of life forms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biophobic' originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.
Historical Evolution
'biophobic' was formed by combining 'bio-' from 'bios' and '-phobic' from 'phobos', reflecting a fear or aversion to life forms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of life forms', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/19 12:16