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Pretention

Definition:

Pretention is a noun that refers to the act or quality of pretending or feigning. It can also mean a claim or assertion made without adequate supporting evidence or justification.

Senses and Usages:

1. Act of pretending: Pretention can describe the act of pretending or feigning a specific behavior or quality.
2. Claim without evidence: Pretention can also be used to describe a claim or assertion made without sufficient supporting evidence or justification.

Sample Sentences:

1. She had an air of pretention around her, pretending to be interested in art to impress her date.

2. His pretention of innocence convinced no one, as there was clear evidence against him.

3. The author's pretention to be an expert in the field was disproven by the lack of research in their book.

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