SUPERSTITIOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
Example: finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "superstitious" comes from Latin superstitiōsus, which comes from Old French superstitieux.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.