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The gate had an ornamental design.
What does Ornamental mean?
Ornamental means decorative.
Dictionary definition
Made or used for decoration rather than mainly for practical use.
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An ornamental plant can make a room look brighter.
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The passage explained that ornamental details can add beauty without changing how an object works.
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WordOrnamental.
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MeaningOrnamental means decorative.
ExampleExample: The gate had an ornamental design.
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- or · nuh · men · tul
- Strongest beat
- men
- Ending
- tul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on men.
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Synonyms
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decorativeUse for something meant to add beauty.
fancyUse for something more decorated than plain.
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Base word
ornamental
noun
ornament
A decorative object.
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