English

Etymology
Latin affectatio: cf. F. affectation.

Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /�æ.f�k�taɪ.��n/
audio|en-us-affectation.ogg|Audio (US)

:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
en-noun

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

Translations
trans-top|an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real
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Portuguese: afetação f
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trans-top|an unusual mannerism
trans-mid
Portuguese: afetação f
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