belief


Definition: Meaning of, belief in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɪˈliːf /

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belief beliefs
  1. [singular, uncountable] the feeling that something is definitely true or definitely exists
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  2. [singular] the feeling that something is good and can be trusted
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  3. [countable] an idea that you believe to be true, especially one that forms part of a system of ideas
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  4. beyond belief used to emphasize that something is so extreme that it is difficult to believe
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belief used in phrases

  • erroneous belief (noun)
    1. a misconception resulting from incorrect information
  • false belief (noun)
    1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  • psychotic belief (noun)
    1. psychology an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
  • religious belief (noun)
    1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  • strong belief (noun)
    1. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
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