ornamentation — Decorative elements or embellishments added to enhance the appearance of something. These details serve an aesthetic rather than functional purpose.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Decorative elements or embellishments added to enhance the appearance of something. These details serve an aesthetic rather than functional purpose.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔrnəmənˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's house has so much ornamentation that even the toilet paper holder looks like a royal scepter.
- The baroque church is famous for its intricate ornamentation and golden details.
- The wedding cake had such elaborate ornamentation that we were afraid to cut it.
ornamentation
NOUN[/ˌɔrnəmənˈteɪʃən/]
Decorative elements or embellishments added to enhance the appearance of something. These details serve an aesthetic rather than functional purpose.
Decorative elements or embellishments added to enhance the appearance of something. These details serve an aesthetic rather than functional purpose.
Ornamentation through experimentation brings pure fascination!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ornamentum' meaning decoration or adornment, derived from 'ornare' meaning 'to prepare, equip, or embellish.' Ancient Romans used this term for decorative elements that beautified their temples and homes.
Breakdown
ornam- (to adorn, equip) + -ent (forming nouns) + -ation (process or result of)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's house has so much ornamentation that even the toilet paper holder looks like a royal scepter.”
“The baroque church is famous for its intricate ornamentation and golden details.”
“The wedding cake had such elaborate ornamentation that we were afraid to cut it.”
“Modern architecture tends to favor simplicity over excessive ornamentation.”
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