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Definition of ornamentation

ornamentation

/ˌɔːr.nə.mɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Adverb:ornamentally
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Plural:ornamentations
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Adjective:ornamental
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ornamentation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Decorative elements added to something to enhance its appearance, or the action and process of decorating.

Example

"The historic cathedral is renowned for the intricate stone ornamentation surrounding its main entrance."

2

In music, the addition of non-essential notes, such as trills, turns, or grace notes, to embellish a melody.

Example

"Baroque keyboard music relies heavily on tasteful ornamentation improvised by the performer."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-18th century from the verb 'ornament' plus the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'ornamentum' (equipment, trappings, or embellishment), from 'ornare' (to equip or adorn).

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