-io

an action, process, or result

Forms

-io
-ion- — The longer form used before Latin endings.
-ion — The form carried into many English nouns.

Origin

An old Latin noun ending, inherited from earlier Indo-European word formation.

Note

The ending can name both an activity and what that activity produces.

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noun

decoration

dek-uh-RAY-shuhn/ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/

An addition intended to adorn or distinguish something.

A paper star garland makes a simple decoration for the window.

A small handmade paper star garland hung around a plain home window, embellishment central with minimal setting, no people or words.

Etymology

decoratLatinto adorn or honor

+ionLatinan action, process, or result

Built on decorare, “to adorn,” decoration first named an action of beautifying. It then came to name the thing used for that action—an ornament added to make something more attractive.

In context

Krisakul Chutiyaphakhanan9:16

The modern decoration enhances the dish to become more prestigious that makes Satay dishes special.

Satay Documentary- The way Thai Ajard has developed innovatively and adaptively through Thai culture

More examples

We hang colorful decorations above the party table.
The baker adds a sugar flower as decoration.
The veteran wears a military decoration on her jacket.

Forms

decoration · decorations

decorate verb — To add something that makes an object attractive.

decorative adjective — Intended to make something more attractive.

Similar words

ornament: Usually a distinct object displayed chiefly for its beauty.
embellishment: Emphasizes an added detail that makes something more elaborate.
medal: Specifically a metal award, often worn to mark achievement.