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   Su·per·sti·tion

   /ˌso͞opərˈstiSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings: "he dismissed the ghost stories as mere superstition" Similar unfounded beliefcredulitymagicsorcerywitchcraftfallacydelusionillusionOpposite science
   • ▪ a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief: "she touched her locket for luck, a superstition she had had since childhood" Similar mythbeliefold wives' talenotionlegendstory

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin superstitio(n-), from super- ‘over’ + stare ‘to stand’ (perhaps from the notion of ‘standing over’ something in awe).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPERSTITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.: According to superstition, if you walk under a ladder it brings you bad luck. I don't believe in the old superstition that the number 13 is unlucky. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › SuperstitionSuperstition - Wikipedia

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   A superstition is any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural, attributed to fate or magic, perceived supernatural influence, or fear of that which is unknown.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › superstitionSuperstition | Description & Examples | Britannica

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   May 2, 2024 · superstition, belief, half-belief, or practice for which there appears to be no rational substance. Those who use the term imply that they have certain knowledge or superior evidence for their own scientific, philosophical, or religious convictions. An ambiguous word, it probably cannot be used except subjectively.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuperstition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   superstition. the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science; the belief that particular events bring good or bad luck. According to superstition, breaking a mirror brings bad luck. Most cultures have their superstitions.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › superstitionSuperstition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A superstition is a belief or practice that isn’t entirely based on facts or reality, like carrying a rabbit’s foot because you think it brings you good fortune, or believing that Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck. When you pick up a penny, is it because you’re poor or do you think it’s lucky?

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › superstitionSUPERSTITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ C, U ] uk / ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list Add to word list. the belief that particular actions or objects are lucky or unlucky. (Definition of superstition from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of superstition. in Chinese (Traditional) 迷信… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 迷信… See more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › superstitionSuperstition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SUPERSTITION. : a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck : a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck. [count] It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. [noncount]