pretendence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pretending or feigning, especially for deceitful or dramatic purposes.

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Variants

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pretence , pretences , pretense , pretenses

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Etymology

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From the verb 'pretend' - to claim or assert falsely, tofeign or simulate.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pretendence' is less commonly used in everyday language than the related word 'pretense'.

2. In law, 'pretendence' refers to a claim or allegation made by a party in a legal proceeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hypocrisy: A related concept to 'pretendence' is 'hypocrisy', which refers to the deliberate act of pretending to hold beliefs or values that one does not truly hold.

2. Deception: Another related concept is 'deception', which refers to the act of intentionally misleading or misinforming someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pretendence' is often used to describe the false claims or assertions made by characters to further the plot or to deceive other characters. In drama, it can refer to the act of feigning emotion or behavior for effect.

How to Memorize "pretendence"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pretendence' with the idea of putting on a show or acting a part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'pretendence' comes from the verb 'pretend', which means to claim or assert falsely.

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