Decor Definition Etymology

Something added by way of embellishment.

Decor definition etymology. A stage setting the symbolic nature of the decor e. Decoration countable and uncountable plural decorations the act of adorning embellishing or honoring. Decor n 1897 scenery and furnishings from french décor 18c back formation from décorer to decorate 14c from latin decorare to decorate adorn embellish beautify from decus genitive decoris an ornament from pie root dek to take accept on the notion of to.

Decor m genitive decōris. It thus duplicates l. Décor 18c back formation from décorer to decorate 14c from l.

Alternative forms noun the style of decoration of a room building. Decore third person singular simple present decores present participle decoring simple past and past participle decored to remove the core from. Decor beauty elegance charm grace ornament.

Scenery and furnishings from french décor 18c back formation from décorer to decorate 14c see definitions of decor. Decoration n early 15c decoracioun the covering of blemishes with cosmetics 1580s action of adorning with something becoming or ornamental from medieval latin decorationem nominative decoratio noun of action from past participle stem of latin decorare to decorate adorn embellish beautify from decus genitive decoris an ornament. To decore a cabbage.

That which adorns enriches or beautifies. Ornamentation while decor is the style of decoration of a room building. Originally a theater term in english.

Grace dignity honor from pie root. Decor search online etymology dictionary. As nouns the difference between decoration and decor is that decoration is the act of adorning embellishing or honoring.