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Definition of: affectation

(af′ek·tā′shən) noun
1. A studied pretense; shallow display: with of: an affectation of wealth.
2. Artificiality of manner or behavior; affectedness. See synonyms under HYPOCRISY, PRETENSE. [<L affectatio, -onis <affectare.
See AFFECT2.]

Most often used phrases:

deliberate affectation
modern affectation
vocal affectation

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Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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