Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pretension.
Pretension - as a noun
The advancing of a claim
Example: "His pretension to the crown"
The quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
largeness10pretentiousness17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unnaturalness13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretension - as a verb
To apply tension to an object before some other event or process.
To apply tension to reinforcing strands before concrete is poured in.
Example Sentences
"He spoke with pretension, trying to impress everyone in the room."
"The author's writing had a certain pretension that made it difficult to connect with."
"She carries herself with a natural grace and without pretension."
"His pretensions of being a wealthy businessman were quickly debunked."
"The restaurant had an air of pretension, with its high prices and snobbish staff."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretension is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PRETENSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretension is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PRETENSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretension is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
