pretension

Meanings

• Noun

  An affected assumption of an attitude, manner, or style; a pretense.

  - "His apologies were merely a pretension to cover up his mistake."
  - "She put on an air of sophistication, a pretension to impress her guests."

• Noun

  A claim or demand that is not justified or reasonable.

  - "The company's pretensions to being environmentally friendly are questionable."
  - "His pretensions to being an expert were exposed when he made a mistake."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pretension
prestige , residence , attendance , dependence , sensibility , indolence

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Variants

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pretension , pretensionless , pretensions , pretensioned , pretensioning

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pretendere,' meaning 'to claim beforehand,' or 'to lay claim to.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pretension' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In French culture, a 'pretention' is a claim or demand made in a formal legal context.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hypocrisy: Both pretension and hypocrisy involve putting on a false front, but hypocrisy implies a deliberate deception with the intention of deceiving others.

2. Performance: Pretension can be seen as a form of performance, where individuals put on a show or act to present a certain image or persona.

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Culture

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Pretension has been used extensively in literature and art to portray characters who put on false airs or try to pass themselves off as something they are not. It is often used to critique the superficiality and insincerity of society.

How to Memorize "pretension"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person putting on a mask or an act to deceive others. Imagine the mask coming off to reveal their true self.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretension' with the idea of putting on a false front or a facade.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Pretend' to remember the definition: People Put On Exaggerated, Insincere Nonsense.

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