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Definition of superstition

superstition

/ˌsuː.pɚˈstɪʃ.ən/
su · per · sti · tion
Adverb:superstitiously
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Plural:superstitions
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Adjective:superstitious
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• noun

1

A widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.

Example

"Avoiding black cats and refusing to walk under ladders is a common superstition."

2

Excessive credulity in and reverence for the supernatural or the unknown.

Example

"The Enlightenment philosophers sought to free society from ignorance and superstition through scientific inquiry."

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superstitiously
superstitiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century via Old French from Latin superstitio ('excessive fear of the gods, unreasonable religious belief'), derived from superstare ('to stand over or upon'), perhaps originally referring to standing in awe or amazement before the supernatural.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Superstition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/superstition
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