cosmetic (preparation)

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• cosmetic — [käz met′ik] adj. [Gr kosmētikos, skilled in arranging < kosmein, to arrange, adorn < kosmos, order] 1. beautifying or designed to beautify the complexion, hair, etc. 2. for improving the appearance by the removal or correction of blemishes …   English World dictionary

• cosmetic — 1. Relating to cosmesis. 2. Relating to the use of cosmetics. * * * cos·met·ic käz met ik n a cosmetic preparation for external use cosmetic adj 1) of, relating to, or making for beauty esp. of the complexion <cosmetic salves> 2) correcting …   Medical dictionary

• cosmetic — I. 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… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• cosmetic — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. beautifying, adorning, decorative. n. preparation, makeup; war paint, face, mask (all sl.). See beauty. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. beautifying, corrective, improving the appearance, surface; see… …   English dictionary for students

• cosmetic — adjective 1》 relating to treatment or products intended to improve a person s appearance. 2》 affecting only the appearance of something: the reform package was merely a cosmetic exercise. noun (usu. cosmetics) a cosmetic preparation, especially… …   English new terms dictionary

• cosmetic — adj. & n. adj. 1 intended to adorn or beautify the body, esp. the face. 2 intended to improve only appearances; superficially improving or beneficial (a cosmetic change). 3 (of surgery or a prosthetic device) imitating, restoring, or enhancing… …   Useful english dictionary

• cosmetic dermatitis — allergic contact dermatitis caused by an ingredient of a cosmetic preparation …   Medical dictionary

• Cosmetic — Cos*met ic (k?z m?t ?k), Cosmetical Cos*met ic*al ( ? kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko s skilled in decorating, fr. ko smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm[ e]tique. See {Cosmos}.] Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• preparation — [prep΄ə rā′shən] n. [ME preparacion < MFr preparation < L praeparatio] 1. the act or process of preparing 2. the condition of being prepared; readiness 3. something done to prepare; preparatory measure 4. something prepared for a special… …   English World dictionary

• cosmetic — cosmetically, adv. /koz met ik/, n. 1. a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc. 2. cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more… …   Universalium

• cosmetic, cosmeticize, and cosmetize —    A cosmetic can be a preparation, such as a powder or cream applied to the skin as makeup, usually intended to beautify the human body, especially the face. Common examples are lipstick, rouge, eyeliner, and mascara. Cosmetics have also been… …   Glossary of Art Terms