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Rareaffectation
The correct spelling is affectation.
How to pronounce affectation
/ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
nounIPA: /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
Say it like: Aff-ect-ash-on
The correct spelling is affectation. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
- 2.An unusual mannerism.
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