affectation

About 0.72 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun An unusual mannerism.
3. noun An ostentatious fondness for something.

Similar words

mannerism pose appropriation placement assignment allotment allocation posting filthy earmarking

Often followed by

of and in or to is which that on

Word family

affectations