affectation

An affectation is defined as a pretentious and fake action or change in speech or behavior intended to get the attention of other people.

(noun)

An example of an affectation would be an artificial accent.

The definition of an affectation is an attempt to appear to be possessed.

(noun)

An example of an affectation is the behavior of the character in the movie Carrie.

See affectation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: L affectatio < pp. of affectare, affect

See affectation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A show, pretense, or display.
a. Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality.
b. A particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression.

Origin:

Origin: Latin affectātiō, affectātiōn-

Origin: , from affectātus

Origin: , past participle of affectāre, to strive after; see affect²

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