Ornamentation Meaning
/ˌɔrnəmɛˈnteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounDecoration, adornment or embellishment.
nounThe act or process of decorating etc.
Sentence Examples
He is singing with a lot of ornamentation.
Proverbs are an ornamentation of speech.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cathedral's rich ____ included many intricate carvings and beautiful gold leaf.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The cathedral's interior was covered in elaborate ____ that took craftsmen decades to complete.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English ornament Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English ornamentation From ornament + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The cathedral's rich ____ included many intricate carvings and beautiful gold leaf.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The cathedral's interior was covered in elaborate ____ that took craftsmen decades to complete.