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1ornamental
adjective or·na·men·tal \ˌȯr-nə-ˈmen-təl\
: used to make something more attractive : used for decoration
Full Definition of ORNAMENTAL
: of, relating to, or serving as ornament; specifically : grown as an ornamental
— or·na·men·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ORNAMENTAL
1646
Related to ORNAMENTAL
- Synonyms
- adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, embellishing, decorative
- Antonyms
- functional, utilitarian
Rhymes with ORNAMENTAL
accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, continental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, instrumental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, oriental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, temperamental, transcendental
2ornamental
noun
: a plant that is grown for its beauty rather than for its fruit, wood, etc. : an ornamental plant
Full Definition of ORNAMENTAL
: a decorative object; especially : a plant cultivated for its beauty rather than for use
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First Known Use of ORNAMENTAL
1650
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ORNAMENTAL Defined for Kids
1ornamental
adjective or·na·men·tal \ˌȯr-nə-ˈmen-təl\
Definition of ORNAMENTAL for Kids
: serving to add beauty : decorative <The columns are just ornamental.>
2ornamental
noun
Definition of ORNAMENTAL for Kids
: a plant grown for its beauty
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