First Known Use: 14th century
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superstitious
adjective su·per·sti·tious \-ˈsti-shəs\
: of, relating to, or influenced by superstition
Full Definition of SUPERSTITIOUS
: of, relating to, or swayed by superstition <a superstitious ritual>
— su·per·sti·tious·ly adverb
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Origin of SUPERSTITIOUS
Middle English supersticious, from Anglo-French supersticius, from Latin superstitiosus, from superstitio
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superstitious
adjective su·per·sti·tious \ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shəs\
Definition of SUPERSTITIOUS for Kids
: showing or influenced by superstition
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