AFFECTATION


Meaning of AFFECTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌæfekˈteɪʃən ]

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))]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.