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af·fec·ta·tion (af′ek tā′s̸hən, -ik-)
noun
- an affecting or pretending to like, have, etc.; show or pretense
- artificial behavior meant to impress others; mannerism for effect
Etymology: L affectatio < pp. of affectare, affect
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