How Do You Spell PASSAMENT?

Pronunciation: [pˈasəmənt] (IPA)

Passament is a word of French origin that refers to a decorative cord or trimming. It is pronounced "pæsəmɛnt" or "pas-uh-muhnt", with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "pas" like in the word "pasta", the second as "uh" like in "up", the third as "muh" like in "mum" and the final syllable as "nt" like in "sent". The spelling of the word may be confusing due to the silent letters, but it adds to its historical charm.

PASSAMENT Meaning and Definition

  1. Passament is a noun that refers to a decorative trimming or embellishment used in clothing, upholstery, or other textile applications. It often consists of a series of elaborate and intricate patterns made from strands of silk, thread, or metallic fibers. Passament is commonly used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of garments, accessories, or home furnishings, adding a touch of elegance and luxury.

    The art of passament dates back centuries and has been practiced by various cultures around the world. It involves intricate weaving, braiding, or knotting techniques to create intricate designs that can be attached to the edges or seams of fabrics. Passament can be in the form of tassels, cords, fringes, or braids and is often made using high-quality materials such as silk, gold, or silver threads.

    Passament is not only a decorative element; it also serves functional purposes, such as reinforcing seams or edges, or providing a finishing touch to an ensemble. Its diverse range of styles and variations allows for customization and unique personalization in fashion and interior design.

    Overall, passament is a versatile and visually appealing component of textile artistry. Whether used in historical costumes, contemporary fashion, or interior decorations, it adds a distinctive touch of sophistication and intricacy to any fabric or design.

Etymology of PASSAMENT

The word "passament" is derived from the French word "passement" which originated from the verb "passer" meaning "to pass" or "to cross". In the context of textiles, passement refers to ornamental braids, trims, or fringes that are used to decorate clothing, upholstery, or other fabric items. The word "passament" itself was borrowed directly from French and retains the same meaning in English.

Plural form of PASSAMENT is PASSAMENTS

Conjugate verb Passament

CONDITIONAL

I would passament
you would passament
he/she/it would passament
we would passament
they would passament

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be passamenting
you would be passamenting
he/she/it would be passamenting
we would be passamenting
they would be passamenting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have passament
you would have passament
he/she/it would have passament
we would have passament
they would have passament

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been passamenting
you would have been passamenting
he/she/it would have been passamenting
we would have been passamenting
they would have been passamenting

FUTURE

I will passament
you will passament
he/she/it will passament
we will passament
they will passament

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be passamenting
you will be passamenting
he/she/it will be passamenting
we will be passamenting
they will be passamenting

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you passament
we let´s passament

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to passament

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

passamented

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I passament
you passament
he/she/it passaments
we passament
they passament

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

passamenting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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