Definition of SUPERSTITION

superstition

Plural: superstitions

Noun

  • an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
  • A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.
  • Excessive nicety; overscrupulousness.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French superstition, from Latin superstitio.

Synonyms

superstitious notion

Scrabble Score: 14

superstition: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
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superstition: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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