decorating
UK[ˈdɛkəreɪtɪŋ]US[ˈdɛkəreɪtɪŋ]
v
the act of making something look more attractive by adding extra items or putting things in special places
v
the act of giving an award or distinction to someone, especially a soldier
Morpheme Breakdown
decor
ate
ing
decor
ornament
ate
verb suffix
ing
present participle suffix
Etymology
the word 'decorating' originates from the latin verb 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn, embellish, or beautify', which itself is derived from the noun 'decor', signifying 'beauty, elegance, or ornament'. this latin root can be traced further back to the proto-indo-european base 'dek-', meaning 'to take, accept', which also evolved to convey notions of what is proper, fitting, and hence, beautiful. the modern english verb 'decorate' retains this core sense of beautifying or adorning a space or person, while the '-ing' form specifically denotes the ongoing action or process of applying such ornamentation.
Analysis
Structure: decor (ornament) + ate (verb suffix) + ing (present participle suffix)
decor is from latin 'decor' (ornament, beauty, grace). ate is a verb-forming suffix from latin '-atus'. ing is the present participle or gerund suffix from old english '-ende' and '-ing'.
Examples
she spent the weekend decorating the house for the holidays.
the art of cake decorating requires patience and a steady hand.
he was awarded a medal for his bravery, decorating him for his service.