All 3 Uses of "affectation" in "An Ideal Husband"

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All 3 Uses

affectation
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An Ideal Husband
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Their affectation of manner has a delicate charm.†
Act 1

affectation = behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
I hate this affectation of youth, sir.
Act 4 *
Youth isn't an affectation.†
Act 4

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(1) (affectation)
behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)