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superstitions

superstitions is the plural of superstition.

Meaning of superstition

Noun

superstition (countable and uncountable, plural superstitions)

  1. (derogatory) A belief considered to be irrational, unfounded, or based solely on fear and ignorance, particularly credulous reverence towards and belief in supernatural forces.
    • 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...1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Changes in London”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 229
  2. (archaic) Excessive nicety; overscrupulousness.

Questions about superstitions

What is superstitions the plural of?
Superstitions is the plural of superstition.

Words near superstitions in the dictionary

  1. superstition
  2. Superstition Mountains
  3. superstitionist
  4. superstitionists
  5. superstitionless
  6. superstitions
  7. superstitious
  8. superstitiously
  9. superstitiousness
  10. superstitiousnesses
  11. superstock

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