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)) ]
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. 2012