Etymology of the Latin word decoratio
the Vulgar Latin word
decoratio (decoration; adornment)
derived from the Latin word
decoratusderived from the Latin word
decorare (adorn, grace, embellish)
derived from the Latin word
decus (glory, splendor; honor)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*dek-derived from the Latin word
decorus (beautiful, good looking, handsome; honorable, noble; glorious)
derived from the Latin word
decor (beautiful; pleasing to the senses; beauty, good looks, decent appearance)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*dek-derived from the Late Latin word
decere (it is fitting, right, seemly)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*dek-Derivations in other languages
English
decorate, French
décoration, Italian
decorazione, Spanish
decoraciónUsage
Word found in Vulgar Latin
