How Do You Spell ORNAMENT?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːnəmənt] (IPA)

The word "ornament" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈɔːrnəmənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable is pronounced as "awr" with a long open "o" sound and an "r" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "nuh" with a schwa vowel sound and an "m" sound. The third syllable is pronounced as "muhnt" with a short "o" sound, a nasal "n" sound, and a "t" sound. This spelling of "ornament" helps to accurately represent the sounds of the word in English pronunciation.

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ORNAMENT Meaning and Definition

  1. Ornament is a noun that refers to a decorative item or embellishment used to enhance the appearance of an object or to add beauty or visual interest to a person, place, or thing. It may be a small accessory designed to be attached to something else, such as a piece of jewelry, a button, or a trim on clothes or furniture.

    Furthermore, an ornament can be a decorative feature in the form of a sculpture, carving, painting, or other artistic work that is added to a building, garden, or public space, intended to enhance its aesthetic appeal. In architecture, an ornament can be an intricate design or pattern used to decorate and adorn structures, often found in the form of moldings, friezes, or columns.

    In a broader sense, ornament can also refer to any object or element that is used to beautify or embellish, whether it is for personal adornment, home decoration, or festive occasions. This can include seasonal decorations, like Christmas ornaments that are hung on a tree, or decorative motifs and patterns used in arts and crafts.

    Overall, an ornament serves the purpose of adding a touch of beauty, elegance, or style to an object or space, and can range from simple and understated designs to more elaborate and intricate forms of artistic expression.

  2. • Something that beautifies and adorns; embellishment; additional beauty.
    • To render more beautiful or attractive to the eye; to embellish.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ORNAMENT

The word "ornament" originates from the Latin word "ornamentum", which means "equipment" or "adornment". It is derived from the verb "ornare", meaning "to equip" or "to adorn". This Latin term ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "h₃erdh-" or "h₃rendh-", which means "to grow" or "to decorate". It also gave rise to other related words such as "adorn" and "ornate".

Idioms with the word ORNAMENT

  • ornament sth with sth The idiom "ornament sth with sth" means to decorate or enhance something by adding additional features, embellishments, or decorations to it. It implies the act of making something more attractive, beautiful, or visually appealing by adding adornments.

Similar spelling words for ORNAMENT

Plural form of ORNAMENT is ORNAMENTS

Conjugate verb Ornament

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ornamented
you would have ornamented
he/she/it would have ornamented
we would have ornamented
they would have ornamented
I would have ornament
you would have ornament
he/she/it would have ornament
we would have ornament
they would have ornament

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ornamenting
you would have been ornamenting
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we would have been ornamenting
they would have been ornamenting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ornament
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they would ornament

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ornamenting
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we would be ornamenting
they would be ornamenting

FUTURE

I will ornament
you will ornament
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we will ornament
they will ornament

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ornamenting
you will be ornamenting
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we will be ornamenting
they will be ornamenting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ornamented
you will have ornamented
he/she/it will have ornamented
we will have ornamented
they will have ornamented

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ornamenting
you will have been ornamenting
he/she/it will have been ornamenting
we will have been ornamenting
they will have been ornamenting

IMPERATIVE

you ornament
we let´s ornament

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ornament

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ornamenting
you were ornamenting
he/she/it was ornamenting
we were ornamenting
they were ornamenting

PAST PARTICIPLE

ornamented

PAST PERFECT

I had ornamented
you had ornamented
he/she/it had ornamented
we had ornamented
they had ornamented

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ornamenting
you had been ornamenting
he/she/it had been ornamenting
we had been ornamenting
they had been ornamenting

PRESENT

I ornament
you ornament
he/she/it ornaments
we ornament
they ornament

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ornamenting
you are ornamenting
he/she/it is ornamenting
we are ornamenting
they are ornamenting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ornamenting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ornamented
you have ornamented
he/she/it has ornamented
we have ornamented
they have ornamented

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ornamenting
you have been ornamenting
he/she/it has been ornamenting
we have been ornamenting
they have been ornamenting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ornament

SIMPLE PAST

I ornamented
you ornamented
he/she/it ornamented
we ornamented
they ornamented

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