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Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪs] (IPA)

Tris, which is a short form of the word triskaidekaphobia, is a fear of the number 13. For centuries, this number has been associated with bad luck and considered ominous. There are various synonyms for the word tris, such as terdecaphobia and tredecimphobia. Both of these terms are derived from Latin words that signify fear of number 13. Another synonym for tris is "13th phobia," which is a simple way to describe this fear. Some people with this fear may experience panic attacks, increased heart rate, and feelings of dread when they encounter the number 13 in any form, such as dates or addresses.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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If Denas would only listen a bit to Tris Penrose, he'd be the man for her-a good man, a good sailor, and he do love the very stones Denas steps on, he do for sure."
"A Singer from the Sea"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
"Aw, then, the One who gave me license to live gave me the license to love; and dear you be and dear you always will be to Tris Penrose.
"A Singer from the Sea"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
While Tris was talking to her father, she would ask for permission to go and see Elizabeth.
"A Singer from the Sea"
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

Famous quotes with Tris

  • The third nightfall was less impressive than the second, which mirrored a rule Tris had already identified; new emotions devalued, going from intense through familiar to reach a kind of ghost state where one no longer really noticed them at all.
    Jon Courtenay Grimwood
  • “That’s impossible,” said Tris. “Most things are,” Luca said, “if you think about them for long enough.”
    Jon Courtenay Grimwood
  • But those would be lies and Tris never lied to herself. At least not more than was required to stay human or sane. Lying to others was different. That was what people like her did if they wanted to remain alive.
    Jon Courtenay Grimwood
  • Tris was pudgy and not especially good looking, but she had the personality of a beautiful girl because she'd been raised in a math.
    Neal Stephenson

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