affectate
|af-fec-tate|
C2
/əˈfɛkteɪt/
artificial or pretentious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affectate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affectatus,' where 'affectare' meant 'to strive after or pretend.'
Historical Evolution
'affectatus' transformed into the English word 'affectate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strive after or pretend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characterized by artificiality or pretentiousness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by artificiality or pretentiousness.
His affectate mannerisms were off-putting to many.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 09:21