Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Role and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Role" instead a noun "Affectation".
Role
Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
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Synonyms for Role
Affectation and role are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Role".
How words are described
| actual | actual affectation | actual role |
| bad | bad affectation | bad role |
| traditional | traditional affectation | traditional role |
Both words in one sentence
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Eternal Darkness features a Sanity Meter, an affectation borrowed from Lovecraft-inspired role playing games.
Source: Life Meter
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Role and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/role
Affectation & Role. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/role>.
Role or Affectation. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/role.
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