Affectation
Af·fec·ta·tion
Affectation
n.
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An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
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.
- A striving after. [Obs.]
- Fondness; affection. [Obs.]