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Meaning of "cosmetic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COSMETIC

From Greek kosmētikos, from kosmein to arrange, from kosmos order.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COSMETIC

cosmetic  [kɒzˈmɛtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COSMETIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cosmetic can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COSMETIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cosmetic

Cosmetic may refer to: ▪ Cosmetics, or make-up, substances to enhance the beauty of the human body, apart from simple cleaning ▪ Cosmetic, an adjective describing beauty, aesthetics, or appearance, especially concerning the human body ▪ Cosmetic, a topical product that is not a drug ▪ Cosmetic restoration, restoration work on a vehicle or building which improves its appearance rather than its functionality or structure ▪ Electrotherapy, a variety of electrical cosmetic treatments...

Definition of cosmetic in the English dictionary

The first definition of cosmetic in the dictionary is any preparation applied to the body, esp the face, with the intention of beautifying it. Other definition of cosmetic is serving or designed to beautify the body, esp the face. Cosmetic is also having no other function than to beautify.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COSMETIC


alphametic
ˌælfəˈmɛtɪk
antiemetic
ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk
athletic
æθˈlɛtɪk
baphometic
ˌbæfəʊˈmɛtɪk
biomimetic
ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
emetic
ɪˈmɛtɪk
genetic
dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
hermetic
hɜːˈmɛtɪk
heterogametic
ˌhɛtərəʊɡəˈmɛtɪk
homogametic
ˌhəʊməɡəˈmɛtɪk
hyperemetic
ˌhaɪpərɪˈmɛtɪk
isogametic
ˌaɪsəʊɡæˈmɛtɪk
magnetic
mæɡˈnɛtɪk
metic
ˈmɛtɪk
mimetic
mɪˈmɛtɪk
psychosomimetic
saɪˌkəʊsəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
psychotomimetic
saɪˌkɒtəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
radiomimetic
ˌreɪdɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
sympathomimetic
ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk
synthetic
sɪnˈθɛtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COSMETIC

cosmea
cosmeceutical
cosmesis
cosmetic surgery
cosmetical
cosmetically
cosmetician
cosmeticise
cosmeticism
cosmeticize
cosmeticology
cosmetics
cosmetologist
cosmetology
cosmic
cosmic dust
cosmic radiation
cosmic rays
cosmic string
cosmic web

WORDS THAT END LIKE COSMETIC

acetic
alphabetic
anesthetic
arithmetic
cometic
diabetic
electromagnetic
energetic
epithymetic
gametic
kinetic
mental arithmetic
nonmimetic
pathetic
phonetic
poetic
prophetic
prosthetic
sympathetic
tartar emetic

Synonyms and antonyms of cosmetic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COSMETIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cosmetic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cosmetic

Translation of «cosmetic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COSMETIC

Find out the translation of cosmetic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cosmetic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cosmetic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

化妆品
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cosmético
570 millions of speakers

English

cosmetic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कॉस्मेटिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مستحضرات التجميل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косметическая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cosméticos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রসাধন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

produit de beauté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kosmetik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kosmetikum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

化粧品
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화장품
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kosmetik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mỹ phẩm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒப்பனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉस्मेटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kozmetik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cosmetico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kosmetyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косметична
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cosmetic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλλυντικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kosmetiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kosmetisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kosmetiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cosmetic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COSMETIC»

The term «cosmetic» is very widely used and occupies the 8.441 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COSMETIC» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cosmetic» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cosmetic» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cosmetic

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10 QUOTES WITH «COSMETIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cosmetic.
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Roone Arledge
In the past ABC has made half-hearted efforts or, worse, cosmetic efforts, to do something about news and I wasn't certain about what their real aim was - nor am I now.
2
Yves Behar
Design certainly has a cosmetic, aesthetic aim. It always aims at making things beautiful. But relevance is just as important. I often say, 'If it isn't ethical, it can't be beautiful. But if it isn't beautiful, it probably shouldn't be at all.'
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Joan Collins
We live in a quick-fix society where we need instant gratification for everything. Too fat? Get lipo-sucked. Stringy hair? Glue on extensions. Wrinkles and lines? Head to the beauty shop for a pot of the latest miracle skin stuff. It's all a beautiful £1 billion con foisted upon insecure women by canny cosmetic conglomerates.
4
Joan Collins
Every woman should wear make-up. It takes years off. I'm wearing lots of false eyelashes today, and to me, lipstick is the best cosmetic that exists.
5
Yaya DaCosta
Happiness is the bomb cosmetic! When I'm smiling, sometimes I'm giving thanks for all the things I have rather than worrying about the things I don't.
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Janice Dickinson
I'm addicted to cosmetic surgery!
7
Lita Ford
I worked at the cosmetic counter at a fine department store.
8
Dalton McGuinty
Our generation has taken to the cosmetic use of pesticides and I think, perhaps unwittingly, not fully understanding the dangers it represents to ourselves and, most importantly, to our children.
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Laura Mennell
The harming of animals for any reason is shameful, but torturing them for mere vanity is senseless. Slaughtering animals for their fur or harming them for cosmetic purposes is disgusting and not worth the perfect shade of lipstick.
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Maria Mitchell
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COSMETIC»

Discover the use of cosmetic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cosmetic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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New Cosmetic Science
This excellent volume enlightens the reader not only on current cosmetics and usage, but indicates future progress enlarging the beneficial effects of cosmetics.
T. Mitsui, 1997
2
Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking the latest innovations and technology for the ...
André O. Barel, Marc Paye, Howard I. Maibach, 2014
3
Atlas of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Periodontal Surgery
Newly updated, this third edition is ideal as both a clinical reference and as a training tool for professionals and students.
Edward S. Cohen, 2007
4
CRC Handbook of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Excipients
The book also identifies at-risk populations, such as neonates, patients with renal failure, and atopic patients.
Susan C. Smolinske, 1992
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures
Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures provides a comprehensive compendium of the approaches cosmetic dermatolgists can apply for their patients.
Zoe Diana Draelos, 2011
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Analysis of Cosmetic Products
In the format of an easy-to-understand compendium of published literature on the subject, this book will enable people working in the cosmetic industry or in research laboratories to: * become familiar with the main legislative and ...
Amparo Salvador, Alberto Chisvert, 2011
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A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients: Complete ...
Virtually every chemical found in toiletries, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals—from body and face creams to toothpaste, hand lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, perfume, and makeup—is evaluated in this book, including those ingredients ...
Ruth Winter, 2010
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice, Second ...
Presented in full color, the book is firmly grounded in an evidence-based, clinically-relevant approach--making it perfect for use in everyday practice.
Leslie Baumann, 2009
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Cosmetic Surgery: A Feminist Primer
Leading feminist scholars have been brought together for the first time in this comprehensive volume to reveal the complexity of feminist engagements with the exponentially growing cosmetic surgery phenomenon.
Cressida J. Heyes, Meredith Rachael Jones, 2009
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Cosmetic and Clinical Applications of Botox and Dermal Fillers
This text is for anyone interested in the use of Botox and dermal filler agents for a wide variety of functional and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedures.
William J. Lipham, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COSMETIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cosmetic is used in the context of the following news items.
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World Cosmetic Chemicals Industry
LONDON, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Cosmetic Chemicals in US$ Million by the following ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Putting Your Best Face Forward: Top Dermatologist Offers Fresh …
Dr. Potozkin's practice specializes in cosmetic dermatology, laser treatments, dermal injectables, skin cancer surgery, general dermatology, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido expects to have baldness …
It's being headed by Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido and scheduled to be commercially available in 2018. It's also just among the first ... «RocketNews24, Jul 15»
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2 Pinoys arrested in UAE for running illegal cosmetic clinic —report
Two Filipinos were arrested in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly running an illegal cosmetic clinic, a UAE news site reported Wednesday. «GMA News, Jul 15»
5
Has Meg Ryan had work? Plastic surgeon Miles Berry gives his …
Express.co.uk have spoken to Miles Berry, of Cosmetic Surgery ... Miles Berry has never worked with or on Meg, he is a cosmetic surgeon at a ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Falstaff review - 1950s updating feels cosmetic and heartless
Falstaff review - 1950s updating feels cosmetic and heartless ... the Royal Opera production seems calculating, cosmetic and heartless. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Behind the Business: Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Salon
Located at 144 S. High Street in Hillsboro, many people drive by the cosmetic studio and salon on a daily basis, but what all does Merle ... «The Highland County Press, Jul 15»
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Sanchita Islam :There's Nothing Wrong With Getting a Bit of …
The rise in popularity of these non-invasive cosmetic procedures is not too dissimilar as getting your hair coloured, or your nails done, or getting ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
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BCA changes 'cosmetic'
PROPOSED RULE CHANGES to the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) have been no-balled by the immediate past chairman of its rules ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
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El Paso Cosmetic Surgery Discusses Facial Rejuvenation
(Newswire.net -- July 7, 2015) El Paso, TX --Dr. Ozan Sozer of the El Paso Cosmetic Surgery recently discussed the issues caused by gravity, ... «Newswire, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Cosmetic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cosmetic>. May 2024 ».
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