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Meaning of affectation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

affectation

Pronunciation:/ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən//ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

  2. An unusual mannerism.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/affectation

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