noun
pretension
Pretension (noun) means a claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
noun
1
A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
2
Pretentiousness.
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Etymology
From Middle English pretencioun, pretensioun, from Medieval Latin prētēnsiō.
Rhymes for pretension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pretension?
"pretension" (noun) means a claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
What are the different meanings of pretension?
"pretension" has 2 main meanings: 1. A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality; 2. Pretentiousness.