- affectation af·fec·ta·tion n
- [ˌæfɛk'teɪʃ(ə)n]
affettazione faffectations npl modi mpl affettati, leziosaggini fpl
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Affectation — Af fec*ta tion, n. [L. affectatio: cf. F. affectation.] 1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. An affectation of contempt. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Affectation is an awkward and forced… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
af|fec|ta|tion — «AF ehk TAY shuhn, ihk », noun. 1. an artificial way of talking or acting put on to impress others; pretense: »Her roughness is an affectation; she is really a quiet, gentle girl. SYNONYM(S): show, pose. 2. a mannerism, choice of language, or the … Useful english dictionary
af·fec·ta·tion — /ˌæˌfɛkˈteıʃən/ noun, pl tions : an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others [count] His French accent is just an affectation. [noncount] speaking without affectation … Useful english dictionary
affectation — af|fec|ta|tion [ˌæfekˈteıʃən] n [U and C] a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural ▪ Calling everyone darling is just an affectation … Dictionary of contemporary English
affectation — af|fec|ta|tion [ ,æfek teıʃn ] noun count or uncount something that is not part of your natural personality but that you do or say to impress people: Her love of jazz was just an affectation … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
affectation — af·fec·ta·tion … English syllables
affectation — af•fec•ta•tion [[t]ˌæf ɛkˈteɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the pretense of having a knowledge, standing, etc., not possessed 2) conspicuous artificiality of manner or appearance; pretension 3) an artificial trait, expression, or the like • Etymology: 1540–50;… … From formal English to slang
Inaffectation — In*af fec*ta tion, n. [Pref. in not + affectation: cf. F. inaffectation.] Freedom from affectation; naturalness. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Affectationist — Af fec*ta tion*ist, n. One who exhibits affectation. [R.] Fitzed. Hall. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Affection — Af*fec tion, n. [F. affection, L. affectio, fr. afficere. See {Affect}.] 1. The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected. [1913 Webster] 2. An attribute; a quality or property; a condition; a bodily state; as, figure, weight,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
