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SUPERSTITIOUS
superstitious
(adjective) showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance; “finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
superstitious (comparative more superstitious, superlative most superstitious)
Susceptible to superstitions.
Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
(archaic) overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous
Synonyms
• freety
Source: Wiktionary
Su`per*sti"tious, a. Etym: [F. superstitieux, L. superstitiosus.]
1. Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances.
2. Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion. Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Acts xvii. 22.
3. Overexact; scrupulous beyond need. Superstitious use (Law), the use of a gift or bequest, as of land, etc., for the maintenance of the rites of a religion not tolerated by the law. [Eng.] Mozley & W.
– Su`per*sti"tious*ly, adv.
– Su`per*sti"tious*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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