AFFECTATION


Meaning of AFFECTATION in English

n. 1 an assumed or contrived manner of behaviour, esp. in order to impress. 2 (foll. by of) a studied display. 3 pretence.

[ F affectation or L affectatio (as AFFECT(2)) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.