superstition

su·per·sti·tion

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noun

Superstition is a belief based on fear or ignorance and not on the laws of science.

An example of superstition is thinking it's bad luck to walk under a ladder.

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superstition

any belief, based on fear or ignorance, that is inconsistent with the known laws of science or with what is considered as true and rational; esp., such a belief in charms, omens, the supernatural, etc.
any action or practice based on such a belief
such beliefs collectively

Origin of superstition

Middle English supersticion from Middle French from Classical Latin superstitio, excessive fear of the gods, superstition, origin, originally , a standing still over from superstare, to stand over from super-, super- + stare, to stand

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superstition

noun

An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
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.

Origin of superstition

Middle English supersticion from Old French superstition from Latin superstitiō superstitiōn- from superstes superstit- standing over ; see stā- in Indo-European roots.

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