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   cosmetic

   /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person's appearance: "cosmetic surgery" Similar beautifyingimprovingnon-medicalnon-essentialinessentialnot requiredgratuitousoptional
   • ▪ serving to improve the appearance of the body, especially the face: "cosmetic creams" Similar make-upbeautybeautifying
   • 2. affecting only the appearance of something rather than its substance: "the reform package was merely a cosmetic exercise" Similar superficialsurfaceskin-deepoutwardexteriorexternalOpposite fundamentalstructural

   noun

   • 1. a preparation applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance: "the range covers everything from the latest cosmetics to skin and hair care"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun denoting the art of beautifying the body): from French cosmétique, from Greek kosmētikos, from kosmein ‘arrange or adorn’, from kosmos ‘order or adornment’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cosmetically adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cosmeticCosmetic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COSMETIC is of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying. How to use cosmetic in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOSMETIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of cosmetic as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms and related words. Find out how to use cosmetic to describe substances, changes, or improvements that are intended to make something look better.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOSMETIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of cosmetic as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how cosmetic can describe substances, measures, or changes that improve appearance but not basic nature.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › cosmeticCOSMETIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Cosmetic definition: a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.. See examples of COSMETIC used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcosmetic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of cosmetic, a substance that you put on your face or body to make it more attractive. See how to use cosmetic in sentences and collocations, and find synonyms and related words.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › cosmeticCosmetic - definition of cosmetic by The Free Dictionary

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   A cosmetic is a preparation or a measure that beautifies the body or covers a defect. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word cosmetic from various dictionaries and sources.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cosmeticCosmetic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Cosmetic refers to how something or someone looks. Visit the cosmetics department of a store if you are looking to buy lipstick, and visit a cosmetic surgeon if you are looking to buy new lips. The word cosmetic has to do with beauty and appearance.