One entry found for pretense.
Main Entry: pre·tense
Variant(s): or pre·tence /pr-ten(t)s, pri-ten(t)s/
Function: noun 1: a claim usually not supported by facts 2: the quality or state of being pretentious <free from pretense> 3: an effort to reach a certain condition or quality <let's have some pretense of order around here> <the book makes no pretense at completeness> 4: a pretended purpose <was there under false pretenses> 5: a false show : SIMULATION <a pretense of indifference>