Affectation

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 2 Romanica 2.1 Noun

English

Etymology

Latin affectatio : cf. F. affectation.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ˌæ.fɛkˈtaɪ.ʃən/

Noun

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

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Romanica

Noun

affectation f

1. affectation, artificiality of manner