-
Degarnish is a verb that refers to the act of removing or reducing ornamental or decorative elements from something, usually in the context of fashion, design, or aesthetics. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" meaning to remove or reverse, and the noun "garnish" which denotes embellishments or adornments.
When an object or space is degarnished, it undergoes a process of simplification or stripping away of excess decorative features. This may involve removing intricate patterns, excessive embellishments, or superfluous adornments that serve no functional purpose. Degarnishing can also be applied to the removal of excess accessories or decorative elements in fashion, such as excessive jewelry or excessive makeup.
The concept of degarnishing is often associated with minimalism, understated elegance, or the desire to create a cleaner, more streamlined aesthetic. It is a deliberate choice to eliminate the unnecessary, allowing the essential aspects of an object or space to stand out in their simplicity. By degarnishing, a sense of purity, authenticity, and focus can be achieved.
Overall, degarnish is a term that encapsulates the action of reducing or removing ornamental or decorative elements, leading to a simpler, more refined appearance in various fields such as design, fashion, or aesthetics.
The word "degarnish" is derived from the French term "dégarnir" which means "to strip or deprive of decoration or ornamentation". It is a combination of the prefix "dé-" (meaning "undo" or "remove") and the word "garnir" (meaning "to garnish" or "to decorate"). The word was borrowed into English in the 16th century and retains its original meaning of removing or taking away ornamentation or decoration.
CONDITIONAL
I
would degarnish
you
would degarnish
he/she/it
would degarnish
we
would degarnish
they
would degarnish
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be degarnishing
you
would be degarnishing
he/she/it
would be degarnishing
we
would be degarnishing
they
would be degarnishing
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have degarnish
you
would have degarnish
he/she/it
would have degarnish
we
would have degarnish
they
would have degarnish
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been degarnishing
you
would have been degarnishing
he/she/it
would have been degarnishing
we
would have been degarnishing
they
would have been degarnishing
FUTURE
I
will degarnish
you
will degarnish
he/she/it
will degarnish
we
will degarnish
they
will degarnish
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be degarnishing
you
will be degarnishing
he/she/it
will be degarnishing
we
will be degarnishing
they
will be degarnishing
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have degarnished
you
will have degarnished
he/she/it
will have degarnished
we
will have degarnished
they
will have degarnished
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been degarnishing
you
will have been degarnishing
he/she/it
will have been degarnishing
we
will have been degarnishing
they
will have been degarnishing
IMPERATIVE
you
degarnish
we
let´s degarnish
to degarnish
PAST
I
degarnished
you
degarnished
he/she/it
degarnished
we
degarnished
they
degarnished
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was degarnishing
you
were degarnishing
he/she/it
was degarnishing
we
were degarnishing
they
were degarnishing
PAST PARTICIPLE
degarnished
PAST PERFECT
I
had degarnished
you
had degarnished
he/she/it
had degarnished
we
had degarnished
they
had degarnished
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been degarnishing
you
had been degarnishing
he/she/it
had been degarnishing
we
had been degarnishing
they
had been degarnishing
PRESENT
I
degarnish
you
degarnish
he/she/it
degarnishes
we
degarnish
they
degarnish
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am degarnishing
you
are degarnishing
he/she/it
is degarnishing
we
are degarnishing
they
are degarnishing
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
degarnishing
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have degarnished
you
have degarnished
he/she/it
has degarnished
we
have degarnished
they
have degarnished
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been degarnishing
you
have been degarnishing
he/she/it
has been degarnishing
we
have been degarnishing
they
have been degarnishing
