superstitious
Pronunciation: /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/
The English word “superstitious” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Susceptible to superstitions.
- Arising from or having the character of superstitions.
- Overexact; unnecessarily scrupulous.
Etymology
From Old French superstitieux, from Latin superstitiōsus, from superstitio + -ōsus. Cognate with Dutch superstitieus.
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