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Ornamentation Definition & Meaning

ornamentation
noun
  1. the state of being ornamented
  2. something used to beautify
  3. the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

"Ornamentation" in song lyrics

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  • "garden ornamentation"
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Frequently asked questions

What does ornamentation mean?
the state of being ornamented something used to beautify the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
What part of speech is ornamentation?
Ornamentation is a noun.
How many definitions does ornamentation have?
Ornamentation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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