ostentation

English

Etymology

Originated 1425–75 from late Middle English ostentacioun, borrowed from Middle French ostentation, from Latin ostentātiō, ostentātiōnem, equivalent to ostentātus (past participle of ostentāre, to display or exhibit), frequentative of ostendere (to present, display) + -iōn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

ostentation (usually uncountable, plural ostentations)

  1. Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
  2. (obsolete) A show or spectacle.

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