OSTENTATION


Meaning of OSTENTATION in English

■ noun the pretentious display of wealth, skill, or knowledge, designed to impress.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. ostentatio(n-) , from ostentare , frequentative of ostendere 'stretch out to view'.

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