What does "decorative" mean?

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

What is a synonym for "decorative"?

Common synonyms include: fancy, cosmetic, fancy, nonfunctional, ornamental, patch pocket.

Pronounced //ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv//.

//ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.
"Analysts said the company’s results were in line, but noted that organic growth at the decoratives business was slightly weaker than expected."

Adjective

1
That serves to decorate
"Elegant brick and stone buildings, with iron and glass canopies and decorative wooden scalloping and fencing—all evidencing care on the part of the architect to produce a pleasing, well-planned building—were submerged beneath a profusion of ill-conceived additions and camouflaged by vulgar paint schemes; and the original conception was lost."

Adjective