(pre-ten-sion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a pretext or allegation a claim; as to a right; title; distinction; 2 airs snobbishness

Example Sentence

He made everyone aware of his pretension to the crown.

Synonyms

claim; allegation; pretext

Antonyms

fact

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

pretension
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • gentian
  • henschen
  • mention
  • pension
  • tension

  • ascension
  • attention
  • contention
  • convention
  • detention
  • dimension
  • dissension
  • extension
  • invention
  • laurentian
  • pretension
  • prevention
  • retention
  • suspension

  • apprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • hypertension
  • hypotension
  • reinvention

  • misapprehension