Meaning of the word pretension in English
What does pretension mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pretension
US /prɪˈten.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈten.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a claim or belief that you can succeed or that you are important or have serious value:
Example:
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The Chronicle has pretensions to being a serious newspaper.
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