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superstition

su·per·sti·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-stish-uh n]
    • /ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən/
    • /ˌsuː.pəˈstɪʃ.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-stish-uh n]
    • /ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən/

Definitions of superstition word

  • noun superstition a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like. 1
  • noun superstition a system or collection of such beliefs. 1
  • noun superstition a custom or act based on such a belief. 1
  • noun superstition irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion. 1
  • noun superstition any blindly accepted belief or notion. 1
  • noun superstition traditional belief 1
See all 14 definitions of superstition

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Origin of superstition

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin superstitiōn- (stem of superstitiō), equivalent to superstit- (stem of superstes) standing beyond, outliving (super- super- + -stit-, combining form of stat-, adj. derivative of stāre to stand) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Superstition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Superstition

superstition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

superstition usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for superstition

noun superstition

  • arbitrariness — subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision.
  • bewitchment — the state of being bewitched
  • conjuration — a magic spell; incantation
  • diabolism — activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp in witchcraft or sorcery
  • don't — contraction of do not.
All 31 Synonyms of superstition

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