Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Quiddity and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quiddity" instead a noun "Affectation".
Quiddity
Quiddity noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
Usage example: for all of her quiddities, she is a very wise and generous lady
Affectation and quiddity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Quiddity".
Mutual synonyms
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Quiddity and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/quiddity
Affectation & Quiddity. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/quiddity>.
Quiddity or Affectation. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/quiddity.
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