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1. (n.) pretension
the laying of a claim to something.
2. pretension
a claim or title to something.
3. pretension
Often, pretensions. a claim made, often indirectly or by implication, to some quality, merit, dignity, or importance.
4. pretension
the act of pretending or alleging.
5. pretension
an allegation of doubtful veracity.
6. pretension
a pretext.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < ML)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) pretension, pretense, pretence
a false or unsupportable quality
2. (noun) pretension
the advancing of a claim
"his pretension to the crown"; "the town still puts forward pretensions as a famous resort"
3. (noun) pretentiousness, pretension, largeness
the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) pretension
the act of pretending, or laying claim; the act of asserting right or title
2. (noun) pretension
a claim made, whether true or false; a right alleged or assumed; a holding out the appearance of possessing a certain character; as, pretensions to scholarship
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