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superstition
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su·per·sti·tion  (spr-stshn)
n.
1. An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
2.
a. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance.
b. A fearful or abject state of mind resulting from such ignorance or irrationality.
c. Idolatry.

[Middle English supersticion, from Old French superstition, from Latin superstiti, superstitin-, from superstes, superstit-, standing over; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

superstition
Noun
1. irrational belief in magic and the powers that supposedly bring good luck or bad luck
2. a belief or practice based on this [Latin superstitio]
superstitious adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.superstitionsuperstition - an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
belief - any cognitive content held as true
Translations
Spanish superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] nsuperstición f
French superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] nsuperstition f
German superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] nAberglaube m
Italian superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] nsuperstizione f

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