ostentation
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tɛnˈteɪ noun
1.
pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
2.
Archaic. the act of showing or exhibiting; display.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English ostentacioun < Middle French ostentation < Latin ostentātiōn- (stem of ostentātiō), equivalent to ostentāt(us) past participle of ostentāre to display, exhibit, frequentative of ostendere to present, display (equivalent to os-, var of ob- ob- + ten(dere) to stretch + -t- frequentative suffix + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
1425–75; late Middle English ostentacioun < Middle French ostentation < Latin ostentātiōn- (stem of ostentātiō), equivalent to ostentāt(us) past participle of ostentāre to display, exhibit, frequentative of ostendere to present, display (equivalent to os-, var of ob- ob- + ten(dere) to stretch + -t- frequentative suffix + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
non·os·ten·ta·tion, noun
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| —n | |
| pretentious, showy, or vulgar display | |
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Word Origin & History
ostentation
mid-15c., from M.Fr. ostentation (mid-14c.), from L. ostentationem (nom. ostentatio) "vain display," from ostentatus, pp. of ostentare "to display," frequentative of ostendere (see ostensible).
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Example sentences
If their ostentation does not exceed their fortune, all will be well.
They aren't interested in displays of ostentation or status.
In a place where ostentation and bragging rights are consummate virtues, a sudden flu of reticence seems to be sweeping the town.
The opening ceremony avoided ostentation in favor of simplicity, hospitality and efficiency.
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