Superstition

noun

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.nounA belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

2.nounExcessive nicety; overscrupulousness.

Synonyms

superstitious notion superstitious myth faith delirium mountain montagne delusion credulity misconception hocus-pocus fallacy

Rhymes With

disposition cognition ambition erudition admonition volition composition recognition

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