superstition

[ soo-per-stish-uhn ]

/ ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən /

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noun

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.

a system or collection of such beliefs.

a custom or act based on such a belief.

irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion.

any blindly accepted belief or notion.

Origin of superstition

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

Words nearby superstition

supersonic transport, superspeed, superstar, superstate, superstation, superstition, superstitious, superstore, superstorm, superstratum, superstring

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Example sentences from the Web for superstition

Darwin was among the many scientists that have helped society evolve out of mysticism, superstition and faith.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism|Dina Goldstein|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet superstition can also be, if my theology is correct, the first step in the other direction on that same road.
There Are Only Atheists in Fox Holes|Michael Carson|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tally one for the superstition list… no more laundry at night.
Dodging Rockets in Afghanistan as the Taliban’s Fighting Season Begins|Nick Willard|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is his superstition about watching every Red Sox game but never the sixth inning.
Joshua Ferris’s New Novel Chronicles an Existential Dentist in Despair|Tom LeClair|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Superstition has it that playing the Man of Steel is a career killer.
Is There Really a Superman Curse, and Can Henry Cavill Break It?|Kevin Fallon|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The superstition of the little damsel did indeed suggest numerous obstacles.
Philothea|Lydia Maria Child
The quietness of everything there frightened me, called up every foolish, childhood fear and superstition.
The Seven-Branched Candlestick|Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel
Superstition apart, this strange coincidence was really striking.
The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed.|Elizabeth Stone
Often the superstition connected therewith is forgotten in the excitement of the moment.
The Book of Hallowe'en|Ruth Edna Kelley
Their sluggish minds were prone to all the superstition of the Middle Ages.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

British Dictionary definitions for superstition

superstition

/ (ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən) /

noun

irrational belief usually founded on ignorance or fear and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms, etc

a notion, act or ritual that derives from such belief

any irrational belief, esp with regard to the unknown

Word Origin for superstition

C15: from Latin superstitiō dread of the supernatural, from superstāre to stand still by something (as in amazement)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	superstition
释义	superstition [ soo-per-stish-uhn ] / ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR superstition ON THESAURUS.COM noun 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. a system or collection of such beliefs. a custom or act based on such a belief. irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion. any blindly accepted belief or notion. Origin of superstition 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 Words nearby superstition supersonic transport, superspeed, superstar, superstate, superstation, superstition, superstitious, superstore, superstorm, superstratum, superstring Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for superstition Darwin was among the many scientists that have helped society evolve out of mysticism, superstition and faith. ‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism\|Dina Goldstein\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet superstition can also be, if my theology is correct, the first step in the other direction on that same road. There Are Only Atheists in Fox Holes\|Michael Carson\|October 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Tally one for the superstition list… no more laundry at night. Dodging Rockets in Afghanistan as the Taliban’s Fighting Season Begins\|Nick Willard\|May 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There is his superstition about watching every Red Sox game but never the sixth inning. Joshua Ferris’s New Novel Chronicles an Existential Dentist in Despair\|Tom LeClair\|May 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Superstition has it that playing the Man of Steel is a career killer. Is There Really a Superman Curse, and Can Henry Cavill Break It?\|Kevin Fallon\|June 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The superstition of the little damsel did indeed suggest numerous obstacles. Philothea\|Lydia Maria Child The quietness of everything there frightened me, called up every foolish, childhood fear and superstition. The Seven-Branched Candlestick\|Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel Superstition apart, this strange coincidence was really striking. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed.\|Elizabeth Stone Often the superstition connected therewith is forgotten in the excitement of the moment. The Book of Hallowe'en\|Ruth Edna Kelley Their sluggish minds were prone to all the superstition of the Middle Ages. History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)\|Heinrich Graetz British Dictionary definitions for superstition superstition / (ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən) / noun irrational belief usually founded on ignorance or fear and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms, etc a notion, act or ritual that derives from such belief any irrational belief, esp with regard to the unknown Word Origin for superstition C15: from Latin superstitiō dread of the supernatural, from superstāre to stand still by something (as in amazement) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to superstition fear, irrationality, notion, shibboleth
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superstition

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