substition

n. Denoting the opposite of superstition.

Origin: [The term substition appeared in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel Thief of Time: "'No, they're a substition,' said Susan. 'I mean they're real, but hardly anyone really believes in them. Mostly everyone believes in things that aren't real.'"]
rec'd June 26, 2005

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