Supernatural vs. Superstition — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Supernatural and Superstition
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Supernatural
The supernatural encompasses supposed phenomena or entities that are not subject to the laws of nature. It is derived from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- (above, beyond, or outside of) + natura (nature ).
Superstition
A superstition is any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural, attributed to fate or magic, perceived supernatural influence, or fear of that which is unknown. It is commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, amulets, astrology, fortune telling, spirits, and certain paranormal entities, particularly the belief that future events can be foretold by specific (apparently) unrelated prior events.Also, the word superstition is often used to refer to a religion not practiced by the majority of a given society regardless of whether the prevailing religion contains alleged superstitions.
Supernatural
(of a manifestation or event) attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature
A supernatural being
Superstition
An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
Supernatural
Manifestations or events considered to be of supernatural origin, such as ghosts
A frightening manifestation of the supernatural
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Superstition
A belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance.
Supernatural
Of or relating to existence outside the natural world.
Superstition
A fearful or abject state of mind resulting from such ignorance or irrationality.
Supernatural
Attributed to a power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces.
Superstition
Idolatry.
Supernatural
Of or relating to a deity.
Superstition
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.
Supernatural
Of or relating to the immediate exercise of divine power; miraculous.
Superstition
(archaic) Excessive nicety; overscrupulousness.
Supernatural
Of or relating to the miraculous.
Superstition
An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
Supernatural
That which is supernatural.
Superstition
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.
And the truthWith superstitions and traditions taint.
Supernatural
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.
In Roman Catholic theology, sanctifying grace is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.
Stephen King's first novel is about a girl named Carrie dealing with supernatural powers.
Superstition
The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects.
[The accusers] had certain questions against him of their own superstition.
Supernatural
Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully if at all.
The house is haunted by supernatural forces.
Superstition
Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like.
Supernatural
(countable) A supernatural being
Superstition
Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
Supernatural
(uncountable) Supernatural beings and events collectively when used with definite article: "the supernatural"
Superstition
An irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
Supernatural
Being beyond, or exceeding, the power or laws of nature; miraculous.
That is supernatural, whether it be, that is either not in the chain of natural cause and effect, or which acts on the chain of cause and effect in nature, from without the chain.
We must not view creation as supernatural, but we do look upon it as miraculous.
Supernatural
Supernatural forces and events and beings collectively;
She doesn't believe in the supernatural
Supernatural
Not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material;
Supernatural forces and occurrences and beings
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