adjective of or pertaining to ornament or decoration; decorative.The walls were covered by an ornamental tapestry.The mosque has beautiful ornamental features. See the full entry

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intransitive verb to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usu. fol. by “in”).The celebration will culminate in fireworks.The long negotiations finally culminated in a treaty.The political demonstration culminated in mass arrests. See…

adjective having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful.The exotic dancer Mata Hari was infamous as a spy during World War I.Al Capone was an infamous gangster during the Prohibition…

noun a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people.The team captain was failing in school, and he was sadly convinced that he fit the stereotype of…