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Meaning and definition for "affectation" word

[noun] a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
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\Af`fec*ta"tion\, n. [L. affectatio: cf. F. affectation.] 1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. ``An affectation of contempt.'' --Macaulay. Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural. --Locke. 2. A striving after. [Obs.] --Bp. Pearson. 3. Fondness; affection. [Obs.] --Hooker.

Synonyms for affectation

mannerism, pose

See also: attitude | feigning | pretence | pretending | pretense | simulation |

Related terms: acting, affectedness, artifice, attitudinizing, doings, false air, fashion, fraud, gilt, Gongorism, grace of expression, grandioseness, lexiphanicism, manner, manneredness, mannerism, meretriciousness, overrefinement, preciousness, prose run mad, social science, stiltedness

The fun area, different aproach to word »affectation«

Let's analyse "affectation" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITATCEFFA. Average typing speed for these characters is 3020 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: affectation: 1 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 22, reduced: 22 . and the final result is Twenty-Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: affectation: 1 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 46, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (2) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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