ornamental
UK: ˌɔːnəˈment(ə)l | US: ˌɔːrnəˈment(ə)l
adj. relating to or serving as decoration; decorative
n. an object or detail used to decorate or embellish
The word "ornamental" derives from the Latin ornamentum (meaning "equipment, adornment"), which itself comes from ornare ("to equip, adorn"). The suffix -al (from Latin -alis) turns the noun into an adjective, indicating a quality or relation. Over time, "ornament" evolved in English to specifically denote decorative elements, and "ornamental" emerged to describe things designed for aesthetic enhancement rather than utility.
The garden features ornamental shrubs trimmed into intricate shapes.
She collects ornamental vases from different cultures.
The gate’s ironwork is purely ornamental, not functional.
The building’s facade includes ornamental carvings of mythological figures.
His writing style is often criticized as overly ornamental.