superstition
su·per·sti·tion
noun \ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən\Definition of SUPERSTITION
1
a : a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation b : an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
See Examples of SUPERSTITION
- It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
- tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic
Origin of SUPERSTITION
Middle English supersticion, from Anglo-French, from Latin superstition-, superstitio, from superstit-, superstes standing over (as witness or survivor), from super- + stare to stand — more at stand
First Known Use: 13th century
Rhymes with SUPERSTITION
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