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affectation
Affectation (noun) means an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
noun
1
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
2
An unusual mannerism.
3
An ostentatious fondness for something.
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Rhymes for affectation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
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What is the meaning of affectation?
"affectation" (noun) means an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
What is another word for affectation?
Other words for "affectation" include affectedness, pose, mannerism.
What are the different meanings of affectation?
"affectation" has 3 main meanings: 1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show; 2. An unusual mannerism; 3. An ostentatious fondness for something.
