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Meaning of "cosmetics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COSMETICS

cosmetics  [kɒzˈmetɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COSMETICS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cosmetics is a noun.
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.

WHAT DOES COSMETICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cosmetics

Cosmetics

Cosmetics are care substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources, many being synthetic. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates cosmetics, defines cosmetics as "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." This broad definition also includes any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category.

Definition of cosmetics in the English dictionary

The definition of cosmetics in the dictionary is beauty preparations; make-up.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COSMETICS


aesthetics
iːsˈθɛtɪks
aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
diagnostics
ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks
fiddlesticks
ˈfɪdlstɪks
genetics
dʒɪˈnɛtɪks
gymnastics
dʒɪmˈnæstɪks
informatics
ˌɪnfəˈmætɪks
logistics
lɒˈdʒɪstɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
optics
ˈɒptɪks
orthodontics
ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks
orthotics
ɔːˈθɒtɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
robotics
rəʊˈbɒtɪks
statics
ˈstætɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sticks
stɪks
tactics
ˈtæktɪks
tettix
ˈtetɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COSMETICS

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE COSMETICS

anaesthetics
apologetics
bioenergetics
Callanetics
cybernetics
cytogenetics
dietetics
electromagnetics
energetics
epigenetics
esthetics
homiletics
immunogenetics
linguistics
magnetics
molecular genetics
pharmacokinetics
phonetics
poetics
prosthetics
track and field athletics

Synonyms and antonyms of cosmetics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cosmetics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COSMETICS

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

Translator English - Chinese

化妆品
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cosméticos
570 millions of speakers

English

cosmetics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सौंदर्य प्रसाधन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُسْتَحْضَرَاتُ تـَجْمِيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

косметика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cosméticos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অঙ্গরাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

produits de beauté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kosmetik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kosmetika
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

सौंदर्यप्रसाधने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

makyaj malzemeleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cosmetici
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kosmetyki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косметика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

produse cosmetice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλλυντικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skoonheidsmiddels
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kosmetika
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kosmetikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cosmetics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COSMETICS»

The term «cosmetics» is very widely used and occupies the 7.198 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of cosmetics
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «cosmetics».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COSMETICS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cosmetics» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cosmetics» 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 cosmetics

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10 QUOTES WITH «COSMETICS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cosmetics.
1
Sandra Brown
I came to write after several mini careers. I did live theatre, managed a cosmetics store and was a local television personality.
2
Yvette Nicole Brown
I love Queen Latifah! Queen Latifah is so beautiful! Every time you see her, if it's in a cosmetics ad, or on the red carpet, she's always flawless.
3
Warren Farrell
Women are the only 'oppressed' group that is able to buy most of the $10 billion worth of cosmetics each year; the only oppressed group that spends more on high fashion, brand-name clothing than its oppressors; the only oppressed group that watches more TV.
4
Therese Fowler
As with many teens, my first jobs included babysitting and mopping floors at McDonald's. Since then, I've held jobs a diverse as selling used cars, selling apparel, cosmetics, and real-estate, substitute-teaching six graders, teaching undergraduate creative writing, and working as an editorial assistant for a literary magazine.
5
Arthur Helps
There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.
6
Andrea Jung
Women are clearly the major consumers in far more than just female categories. It doesn't matter whether it is purchases of cars, cosmetics, or even products for men, female consumption power is the leading consumption power in the world. Any company that overlooks the woman as the decision maker is making a huge mistake.
7
Leonard Lauder
I think a cosmetics company should be headed by a woman.
8
Leona Lewis
Animal testing is needless, especially in cosmetics.
9
Jayma Mays
The other day, I noticed I'd arranged my spices in alphabetical order when I was on the phone, without even realizing, and when I was a kid I was constantly cleaning and organizing things - my toys, my sister's cosmetics.
10
Dolly Parton
You don't need to buy expensive cosmetics; almost anything will do if you know how to apply it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COSMETICS»

Discover the use of cosmetics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cosmetics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Modern Technology Of Cosmetics
The attempt made in this book is to improve the older methods and provide the latest formulae and techniques to manufacture the different cosmetics like Hair Preparations, Face Powders, Toilet Powders, Cosmetics for the Skin, Cream, Lotions ...
Niir Board, 2004
2
Cosmetics
This is an introduction to natural cosmetics - the use of homemade preparations to enhance your own individual qualities.
Lorraine Sutton, 1994
3
Herbal Cosmetics Hand Book
Since cosmetics are applied mostly to the skin, hair and nails, a brief description of the anatomy of these is desirable.
H Panda, 2000
4
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
5
Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of ...
The book also addresses the complexities of green biodiversity, including not only higher plants, but also mushrooms, algae, lichens, and bacteria – each chosen for their importance in traditional use, potential for innovation, or recent ...
Bruno Burlando, Luisella Verotta, Laura Cornara, 2010
6
Active Ingredients Used in Cosmetics: Safety Survey
Ingredients are used in cosmetics to give them specific properties. Certain ingredients, so called active ingredients, may produce pharmacological or toxic effects under certain conditions.
Council of Europe. Committee of Experts on Cosmetic Products, 2008
7
Handbook of U.S. Colorants: Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and ...
Documents changes in the field color additives including listing or delisting of permitted colorants, redefinition (identity, status, permitted areas of use) of others, and modernized specifications for many colorants.
Daniel M. Marmion, 1991
8
Rheological Properties of Cosmetics and Toiletries
This volume in the Cosmetic Science and Technology series covers the important rheological aspects of cosmetic and toiletry formulations, including theoretical physical chemistry, instrumentation and measuring techniques, raw materials and ...
Dennis Laba, 1993
9
Business Builders in Cosmetics
Describes the history of cosmetics and profiles seven cosmetics entrepreneurs, including Helen Rubinstein, Elizabeth Arden, and Max Factor.
Jacqueline C. Kent, 2003
10
Percutaneous Absorption: ...
Since publication of the Second Edition in 1989, numerous innovations have occurred that affect the way scientists look at issues in the field of percutaneous absorption.
Robert L. Bronaugh, Howard I. Maibach, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COSMETICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cosmetics is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trina Turk's New Cosmetics Pouch For Beauty.com — Get The $145 …
Fashion Designer Trina Turk has teamed up with Beauty.com to create a summer themed cosmetics pouch loaded with beauty goodies. «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
2
KARA members are fresh faced beauties for cosmetics brand 'Lavida'
DSP Media just released the above photo showing Gyuri and Seungyeon rocking the red lip and Hara and Youngji taking on more natural ... «allkpop, Jul 15»
3
CFDA bans 20 plant ingredients in latest cosmetics inventory list
The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) previously relied on IECIC 2003, an internally circulated list of cosmetics ingredients, ... «CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com, Jul 15»
4
Pippa O'Connor gives sneak peek at her cosmetics range
"Can anyone guess what my collaboration with Blank Canvas Cosmetics is? This pic was taken at the shoot for it last winter so it's been a long ... «Herald, Jul 15»
5
Cosmetics ad featuring Helen Mirren cleared of touch-up complaints
Dame Helen Mirren's beautiful face will continue to appear in a cosmetics campaign. Photo / AP. Ads for L'Oreal moisturiser featuring actress ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
6
Zacks Rating on Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) remains a strong buy in the latest set of rankings. The shares has received an ... «American Trade Journal, Jul 15»
7
Cosmetics Stocks Drop Sharply
The cosmetics stocks dropped so quickly because of dumping by foreign and institutional investors. That day, LG Household & Healthcare lost ... «BusinessKorea, Jul 15»
8
A Celebration: Giambattista Valli and MAC Cosmetics
PARIS — More than a decade ago, when John Demsey, the group president of Estée Lauder, first met Giambattista Valli, then a young ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Chungcheongbuk-do Completes Basic Plans for 2nd Cosmetics and …
The preparations for the 2nd Cosmetics and Beauty Industry Expo, which is hosted by Choncheongbul-do, or North Chungcheong Province, ... «BusinessKorea, Jul 15»
10
Time to toss your cosmetics?
However, believe it or not, there's a shelf life for almost everything at the cosmetics counter. In fact, not throwing out old stuff can be harmful to ... «wreg.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Cosmetics [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cosmetics>. Apr 2024 ».
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