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Definition of ornamental

ornamental

/ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntəl/
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Adverb:ornamentally
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Plural:ornamentals
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• adjective

1

Serving or intended as a decoration or embellishment rather than for a practical purpose.

Example

"The park features an ornamental iron gate and a small stone fountain."

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• noun

1

A plant, shrub, or tree cultivated primarily for its attractive foliage, blossoms, or form rather than for food or raw materials.

Example

"The local nursery specializes in shade-tolerant ornamentals for residential gardens."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, derived from the noun ornament plus the suffix -al. The root ultimately traces back to the Latin ornamentum ('apparatus, equipment, or embellishment'), from ornare ('to equip or adorn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ornamental. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ornamental
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