superstitiousness

su·per·sti·tious

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Definitions of superstitiousness word

adjective superstitiousness of the nature of, characterized by, or proceeding from superstition: superstitious fears. 1
adjective superstitiousness pertaining to or connected with superstition: superstitious legends. 1
adjective superstitiousness believing in, full of, or influenced by superstition. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English supersticious < Latin superstitiōsus, equivalent to superstiti(ō) superstition + -ōsus -ous

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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