noun

affectations

aff·ect·ati·ons 4 syllables

An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 12
Starts with A

Definition of Affectations

An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

How to use Affectations

Affectations is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include eccentricity, mannerism — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does affectations have?

Affectations has 4 syllables: aff·ect·ati·ons. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is affectations?

Affectations is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for affectations?

Words with similar meanings to affectations include eccentricity, mannerism. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use affectations in a sentence?

Affectations can be used in sentences where a noun describing an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; arti is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as affectations?

Affectations starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does affectations have?

Affectations has 12 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.