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superstitious
What does superstitious mean?
superstitious (adjective): showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use superstitious in a sentence?
- We're superstitious. (Tatoeba sentence #12533939 by CK, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce superstitious?
/ˌsupɚˈstɪʃəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does superstitious come from?
From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiōsus, from superstitio + -ōsus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to superstitious
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “superstitious” mean?
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
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showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
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performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
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important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant
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