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decorative

de·co·ra·tive

UK/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ US/ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

  • “cosmetic fenders on cars”
  • “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”

Origin

From Latin decorātus + -ive. Cognate with French décoratif.

Phrases

  • decorative arts

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