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af·fec·ta·tion
\ˌaˌfekˈtāshən also -_fik-, -_fēk-\ noun
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Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French affectation, from Latin affectation-, affectatio act of striving, conceit, from affectatus (past participle of affectare to aim) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at affect
1. obsolete : a striving after : aspiration toward
2. obsolete : fondness, affection
3. : the act of taking up or especially displaying a feeling, attitude, opinion, or desire not natural to oneself or not genuinely felt
< his love of music was mere affectation >
< his affectation of righteous indignation fooled nobody >
4. : manner of speech or behavior not natural to one's actual personality or capabilities : artificiality of behavior especially in display of feelings
< was there nothing in beautiful manners but foppery, prudery, starch, and affectation, with false pride overtopping all? — Van Wyck Brooks > |