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cosmetic

3 entries found.



Main Entry:
1cos·met·ic Listen to the pronunciation of 1cosmetic
Pronunciation:
\käz-ˈme-tik\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order
Date:
1638
1: of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying <cosmetic salves>2: done or made for the sake of appearance: as a: correcting defects especially of the face <cosmetic surgery> b: decorative, ornamental c: not substantive : superficial <cosmetic changes> 3: visually appealing
cos·met·i·cal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of cosmetically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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