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   superstition

   /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural: "he dismissed the ghost stories as mere superstition" Similar unfounded beliefcredulitymagicsorcerywitchcraftfallacydelusionillusionOpposite science
   • ▪ a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief: "she touched her locket for luck, a superstition she'd 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. en.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.

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

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   SUPERSTITION definition: 1. belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SUPERSTITION is a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation. How to use superstition in a sentence.

5. 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.

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

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   Jun 19, 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPERSTITION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUPERSTITION meaning: 1. belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old…. Learn more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › superstitionSUPERSTITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Superstition definition: a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.. See examples of SUPERSTITION used in a sentence.

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

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   noun. /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/ /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (often disapproving) 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.

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

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    SUPERSTITION meaning: 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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUPERSTITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SUPERSTITION definition: the belief that particular actions or objects are lucky or unlucky. Learn more.