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affectation

af·fec·ta·tion [ à fek táysh'n ] (plural af·fec·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. behavior intended to impress: feigned or unnatural behavior that is often meant to impress others

2. act intended to impress: an appearance or manner assumed as a show or pretense, often to impress others

[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin affectation- "influence" < affectare< affect- (see affect1)]
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