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   af·fec·ta·tion

   /ˌaˌfekˈtāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress: "the affectation of a man who measures every word for effect" Similar pretensionpretentiousnessaffectednessartificialityinsincerityposturingposingpretenseostentationgrandiositysnobberysuperciliousnessairsairs and gracespretensionsinformal:snootinessuppishnesshumbugsideOpposite naturalness
   • ▪ a studied display of real or pretended feeling: "an affectation of calm" Similar facadefrontshowappearancefalse displaypretensesimulationpostureposeshamfakeactmasqueradecharademaskcloakveilveneerguisemake-believeplayactingfeigningshamming

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin affectatio(n-), from the verb affectare (see affect2).

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   Affectation is a noun that means speech or conduct not natural to oneself, or the act of taking on or displaying an attitude or mode of behavior not natural to oneself or not genuinely felt. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of affectation.

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   Affectation is disapproving behaviour or speech that is not sincere or natural. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms, translations and pronunciation.

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   Affectation is an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed, or a conspicuous artificiality of manner or appearance. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

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   Never confuse affectation with affection — which means “love” or “tenderness.” While affection might not always be genuine, affectation is never the real thing. In fact, affectation is all about faking it.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFFECTATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Affectation is a noun that means an assumed manner of speech, dress, or behaviour, or a deliberate pretence or false display. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of affectation with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Affectation is behaviour or an action that is not natural or sincere and that is often intended to impress other people. Learn how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › affectationAffectation Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Affectation is a noun that means a mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than natural, especially to impress others. Learn more about its synonyms, antonyms, origin, and examples from YourDictionary.