superstition > define

noun

• An irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear.
  • synonyms: superstitious notion

• (n.) Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events or in magic, omens, prognostics or the like.
• (n.) An excessive reverence for or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
• (n.) The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects.
• (n.) Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
• (n.) An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion.