Word: counterphobia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
pho
bi
a
Definition: A compulsion to seek out the causes of fear or anxiety instead of avoiding them.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: phobia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φέβομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: phebomai
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I am put to flight, I flee
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: o-grade