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Affectation

/ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

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📖 Definitions of "Affectation"

noun

1
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
2
An unusual mannerism.

🔄 Synonyms of "Affectation"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
poseverb	(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
mannerismnoun	A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affectation"

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Word	Definition
mannerismnoun	A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
posenoun	Position, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body).
appropriationnoun	An act or instance of appropriating.
placementnoun	The act of matching a person with a job
assignmentnoun	The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
allotmentnoun	Something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed
allocationnoun	The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
postingnoun	The action of the verb to post.
filthyverb	Covered with filth; very dirty.
earmarkingnoun	An earmark (funding designation).
feigningverb	Act of one who feigns; fakery; deceit.
feintnoun	(boxing, fencing) A blow, thrust, or other offensive movement resembling an attack on some part of the body, intended to distract from a real attack on another part.
play-actingnoun	The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
pretencenoun	British standard spelling of pretense.
contrivancenoun	A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
simulationnoun	Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
pretensenoun	(countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
facadenoun	(architecture) The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
masqueradenoun	An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
pretendencenoun	(obsolete) The act of pretending; pretense.