word
Affectation
A-feh-KTAY-shuhn
/ˌæfɛˈkteɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
affectation
Dictionary meaning
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.
Synonyms: mannerism, pose, affectedness
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