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(An affectation is a mannerism, habitual or contrived, that differs from natural expressions.)

"He practiced a military affectation but he has never been in the service."

"Mr. Pimbles had the odd affectation of beginning every sentence with the phrase 'quite frankly'."

"It's affectation to compare the Oder to music."

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Can you put the word affectation in a sentence?

Marri's childish affectation won her more sympathy from the adults than the cleverness which made her an outcast at school.Affectation refers to an unnatural form of behavior that is designed to impress others. A sample sentence is: "He carried himself with an affectation of wealth that did not fool anyone".


Sentence for affectation?

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What is the root word for affectation?

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