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decorative

dec·o·ra·tive [ dékərətiv, dékə ràytiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. attractive: serving merely to look attractive rather than having a functional purpose

2. ornamental: serving to make something look more attractive, especially by adding nonfunctional embellishments


dec·o·ra·tive·ly adverb
dec·o·ra·tive·ness noun
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