Superstition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Superstition is a noun meaning (derogatory) A belief considered to be irrational, unfounded, or based solely on fear and ignorance, particularly credulous reverence towards and belief in supernatural forces.
Meaning
(derogatory) A belief considered to be irrational, unfounded, or based solely on fear and ignorance, particularly credulous reverence towards and belief in supernatural forces.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Excessive nicety; overscrupulousness.
Example Sentences
The world is not merely the sum of all its atoms... There are no atoms in themselves. Atoms regarded as things in themselves are a scientific superstition.
What children we are in trifles! what slight things exercise an influence over us! to how much that our reason would be ashamed to acknowledge! nevertheless does it submit. Our whole nature must change; we must be less susceptible, less dependent on "blind accident," before we can shake off hopes and fears, which are almost superstitions.
Word Forms
- superstitions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superstitious, myth, faith, delirium, mountain, delusion.
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