Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Second nature and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Second nature" instead a noun "Affectation".
Second nature
Second nature noun - A usual manner of behaving or doing.
Usage example: speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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Synonyms for Second nature
Affectation and second nature are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun phrase "Second nature".
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