Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
superstition
noun
/ˌsuː.pəˈstɪʃ.ən/
Definition
A belief or practice that is not based on scientific knowledge, often linked to the supernatural and considered irrational.
Examples
- Many people believe that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
- She always carries a lucky charm to avoid bad luck.
- His fear of walking under ladders is a common superstition.
Meaning
Superstition refers to beliefs that certain events or actions can bring good or bad luck, usually involving rituals or omens.
Synonyms
- myth
- irrational belief
- fallacy
- magical thinking
