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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[だて(P);ダテ, date (P); date] (n, adj-na) (1) elegance; dandyism; sophistication; having style; (2) affectation; showing off; putting on an air; appearances; just for show; (P) #3,816[Add to Longdo]
[かぶれ, kabure] (n) (1) (uk) rash; eruption (in response to a skin irritant); (n-suf) (2) influence (usu. negative or critical nuance); (3) crazy about; having an affectation concerning all things surrounding something (esp. a language, a culture, etc.); (P) [Add to Longdo]
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