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superstitious
[ soo-per-stish-uhs ]
/ ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ əs /
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adjective
of the nature of, characterized by, or proceeding from superstition: superstitious fears.
pertaining to or connected with superstition: superstitious legends.
believing in, full of, or influenced by superstition.
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Origin of superstitious
1350–1400; Middle English supersticious<Latin superstitiōsus, equivalent to superstiti(ō) superstition + -ōsus-ous
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British Dictionary definitions for superstitious
superstitious
/ (ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs) /
adjective
disposed to believe in superstition
of or relating to superstition
Derived forms of superstitious
superstitiously, adverbsuperstitiousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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