superstitions

Definition of superstitions in English English dictionary: plural of superstition
superstition: A belief, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that future events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way
superstition: {n} false devotion or religion, bigotry
superstition: An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion
superstition: Superstition is belief in things that are not real or possible, for example magic. Fortune-telling is a very much debased art surrounded by superstition. a belief that some objects or actions are lucky or unlucky, or that they cause events to happen, based on old ideas of magic (superstitio, from superstes , from stare )
superstition: An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious
superstition: an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
superstition: {i} belief that is not based on fact; custom or action based on a superstitious belief; irrational fear of something that is unknown or mysterious
superstition: A set of beliefs that future events may be influenced by ones behaviour in some magical or mystical way
superstition: Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness
superstition: The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects
superstition: Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like