ornamentation

UK
/ˌɔː.nə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɔr.nə.mɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

ornamentationnoun
ornamentations
pl
The vase was covered in delicate ornamentation that made it a centerpiece of the room.
Le vase était couvert d’ornements délicats qui en faisaient la pièce maîtresse de la salle.
The ornamentation of the room included intricate carvings and colorful tapestries.
L’ornementation de la pièce comprenait des sculptures complexes et des tapisseries colorées.
ornementationEn musique, pour les notes ou figures décoratives ajoutées à une ligne mélodique.
Baroque ornamentation demands a precise execution of trills and mordents.
L’ornementation baroque exige une exécution précise des trilles et des mordants.
ornamentationadjective
UK
/ˌɔː.nə.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɔr.nə.mɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively to qualify nouns with a decorative sense (e.g., "ornamentation details").
The architect incorporated ornamentation elements throughout the facade.
L’architecte a intégré des éléments ornementaux sur toute la façade.
Additional translations

Definitions

ornamentationnoun
The action of decorating something or making it more elaborate.
The ornamentation of the room included intricate carvings and colorful tapestries.
Decorative elements added to something to enhance its appearance.
The vase was covered in delicate ornamentation that made it a centerpiece of the room.
The embellishment of a melody or musical line with decorative notes or figures.
Baroque ornamentation demands a precise execution of trills and mordents.
ornamentationadjective
Decorative; relating to or serving as ornamentation.
The architect incorporated ornamentation elements throughout the facade.