noun
pretension
Pretension (noun) means a claim to, or wish for, a certain status or quality.
noun
1
A claim to, or wish for, a certain status or quality.
2
Behaviour that tries to seem grander or more important than it really is.
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Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English pretencioun, pretensioun, from Medieval Latin prētēnsiō.
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Rhymes for pretension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pretension?
"pretension" (noun) means a claim to, or wish for, a certain status or quality.
What is another word for pretension?
Other words for "pretension" include pretense, largeness, pretentiousness, pretence.
What are the different meanings of pretension?
"pretension" has 2 main meanings: 1. A claim to, or wish for, a certain status or quality; 2. Behaviour that tries to seem grander or more important than it really is.
