affectation

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Pronunciation

• (RP, America) IPA: /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

affectation

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

Synonyms

• (unusual mannerism) eccentricity, mannerism

Related terms

• affect
• affectatious
• affecter
• affective
• affection
• affectionate

Translations

• French: affectation
• German: Geschraubtheit
• Portuguese: afetação
• Russian: неесте́ственность
• Spanish: afectación

Translations

• French: affectation
• Portuguese: afetação
• Russian: мане́рность

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