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affectation definition

af·fec·ta·tion (af′ek tā′s̸hən, -ik-)

noun

  1. an affecting or pretending to like, have, etc.; show or pretense
  2. artificial behavior meant to impress others; mannerism for effect

Etymology: L affectatio < pp. of affectare, affect

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