superstition

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.

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

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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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

superstition - an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear superstitious notion belief - any cognitive content held as true

Translations

superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] n → superstición f

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superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] n → superstition f

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superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] n → Aberglaube m

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superstition [suːpəˈstɪʃən] n → superstizione f