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affectation in Spanish

affectation in Spanish is afectación — affectation means behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.

affectation in Spanish

afectación
noun
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. [from 1548]

What does "affectation" mean?

  1. noun Behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
  2. noun An odd or unusual habit in the way someone behaves.
  3. noun A showy, exaggerated liking for something.
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What is "affectation" in Spanish?
"affectation" in Spanish is afectación. affectation means: Behavior intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
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