English
Etymology
Originated 1425â75 from late Middle English ostentacioun, from Middle French ostentation, from Latin ostentÄtiÅn (singular of ostentatio|ostentÄtiÅ), equivalent to ostentatus|ostentÄtus (past participle of ostentare|ostentÄre, to display or exhibit), frequentative of ostendere (to present, display) + -ion|-iÅn.
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪÊÇn|-eɪÊÇn
Noun
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- of excessive show in an attempt to impress others; flamboyant, pretentious.
- archaic to show or display.
References
R:American Heritage 2000|ostentation
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R:WordNet 2003|ostentation
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