ornamental
/ˌɔːrnəˈmentl/
or · na · men · tal
/ˌɔːr · nə · ˈment · l/
English Definition
adj. for decoration
Significado en Español
ornamental, decorativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trang trí, có tính trang trí
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ornament(decorate)+al(shape/form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of home decor, the word “ornamental” most nearly means:
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A
Practical
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B
Decorative
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C
Functional
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D
Essential
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B — Decorative.
“ornamental” means adj. for decoration
Common questions about “ornamental”
What does “ornamental” mean?
ornamental — adj. for decoration. In Chinese: 装饰的，装饰性.
How do you pronounce “ornamental”?
ornamental is pronounced /ˌɔːrnəˈmentl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: or · na · men · tal.
Is “ornamental” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. ornamental appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ornamental”?
ornament(decorate)+al(shape/form)
