English
Etymology
Originated 1425�75 from late Middle English ostentacioun, from Middle French ostentation, from Latin ostent�ti�n (singular of ostentatio|ostent�ti�), equivalent to ostentatus|ostent�tus (past participle of ostentare|ostent�re, to display or exhibit), frequentative of ostendere (to present, display) + -ion|-i�n.

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
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1. of excessive show in an attempt to impress others; flamboyant, pretentious.
2. archaic to show or display.

References
R:American Heritage 2000|ostentation
R:Dictionary.com|ostentation
R:WordNet 2003|ostentation

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