How To Spell pretension?
How to Pronounce pretension?
Correct pronunciation for the word "pretension" is [pɹɪtˈɛnʃən], [pɹɪtˈɛnʃən], [p_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n].
Definition of pretension
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Claim, true or false; claim to something to be obtained; pretext.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Pretension?
What is the past tense of Pretension?
What is the adverb for pretension?
The adverb form of the word "pretension" is "pretentiously".
What is the adjective for pretension?
The adjective form of the word "pretension" is "pretentious".
Usage over time for pretension:
This graph shows how "pretension" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of pretension?
The plural of the "pretension" can be the "pretensions".
What is the singular form of pretension?
The singular of the "pretension" can be the "pretension".
Synonyms for Pretension:
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- grandiosity .
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- allegation .
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- flash .
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- honest .
- forgery ,
- charade ,
- affectation ,
- counterfeit ,
- device ,
- air ,
- impersonation ,
- artificiality ,
- imitation ,
- facade ,
- gimmick ,
- deceit ,
- cover ,
- falseness ,
- fraud ,
- bluff ,
- guise .
- airs .
- expo .
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Resources
- Correct spelling for pretension [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- pretension - English spelling dictionary
- Pretension | Definition of pretension by Merriam-Webster
- Pretension definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Pretension | Definition of pretension at Dictionary.com
- Pretension dictionary definition | pretension defined
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