Arithmophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arithmophobia is a noun meaning The irrational fear of numbers or arithmetic.
Meaning
The irrational fear of numbers or arithmetic.
Example Sentences
The specific mathematics phobia which is basically comes due to the arithmetic or fear of numbers. Such phobia is called arithmophobia or numerophobia. The words arithmophobia and numerophobia both have Greek origins where the root word stands for 'numbers', and 'phobos' meaning 'deep dislike or fear'.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mathophobia, mathphobia, arithmology, arithmomania, arithmatic, arithmography.
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