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superstition

noun

su·​per·​sti·​tion ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən How to pronounce superstition (audio)
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

Example Sentences

It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck. tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic
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Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of superstition was in the 13th century

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