hyperstitious

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of hyper +‎ superstitious, replacing the super- element with the more intense hyper-.

Adjective

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hyperstitious

  1. Pertaining to hyperstitions, cultural self-fulfilling prophecies.
  2. Exceptionally susceptible to superstitions (beliefs, not based on reason, that behavior can magically influence events).