ornamentation
pronunciation
How to pronounce ornamentation in British English:
UK [ˌɔ:nəmenˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce ornamentation in American English:
US [ˌɔrnəmenˈteɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the state of being ornamented
- something used to beautify
- the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
Word Origin
- ornamentation (n.)
- 1839, noun of action from ornament (v.).
Example
- 1. Included among these cells are hairs ( yup , leaves have hairs ) , any sort of bump or ornamentation , and most important , stomata .
- 2. The architects who designed facade ornamentation often relied on popular handbooks for traditional styles , like the classical or gothic .
- 3. But if ornamentation is included , india takes the title-over 20 percent of the decorative gold used throughout the world is in the thread in indian saris .
- 4. The exhibition has abundant examples , ranging from the visually powerful , if conceptually primitive , iron statuettes used in religious rituals , to many elaborate golden jewels with ornamentation showing animals and birds .
- 5. But in chongqing 's megablock developments , brand-new 40-story steel-and-glass towers are crowned with all such manner of rooftop ornamentation , the epitome of luxury to the new occupants .