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- A mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than natural, especially to impress others. 2. Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; artificiality: a simpering manner that was mere affectation. [Latin affectātiō, affectātiōn-, from affectātus, past participle of affectāre, to strive after; see affect2.]
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noun [ C/U ] us / ˌæf·ekˈteɪ·ʃən /. Add to word list. speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect: [ C ] She has many annoying little affectations. (Definition of affectation from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
- English (US)
AFFECTATION meaning: 1. behaviour or speech that is not...
- Znaczenie Affectation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
AFFECTATION definicja: 1. behaviour or speech that is not...
- Affectation in Spanish
AFFECTATION translate: afectación, Manerismo. Learn more in...
- Traditional
AFFECTATION translate: 矯揉造作，做作，裝模作樣;假裝. Learn more in the...
- Translate English to Polish
AFFECTATION translate: maniera, poza. Learn more in the...
- Simplified
AFFECTATION translate: 矫揉造作，做作，装模作样;假装. Learn more in the...
- Affectation in Russian
AFFECTATION translate: притворство, искусственность . Learn...
- English (US)
The meaning of AFFECTATION is speech or conduct not natural to oneself : an unnatural form of behavior meant especially to impress others. How to use affectation in a sentence. Affectation and Affection Synonym Discussion of Affectation.
If you say that someone's attitude or behaviour is an affectation, you disapprove of the fact that it is not genuine or natural, but is intended to impress other people.
af·fec·ta·tion. (ăf′ĕk-tā′shən) n. 1. A mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than natural, especially to impress others. 2. Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; artificiality: a simpering manner that was mere affectation.
an affectation of interest in art; affectation of great wealth. conspicuous artificiality of manner or appearance; effort to attract notice by pretense, assumption, or any assumed peculiarity. Synonyms: airs , pretension , simulation , pretense , pose , facade , appearance
Definition of affectation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
AFFECTATION definition: a way of speaking or behaving that is not natural to someone. Learn more.
