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cosmetic

noun

1 cosmetic

A toiletry designed to beautify the body.

Roget 662: remedy, help, cure, redress; medicine, medicament; diagnosis, medical examination; medical treatment; surgery; preventive medicine.    [medical devices] clinical thermometer, ... show more

Dutch: kosmetica, make-up
Polish: kosmetyk

adjective

1 cosmetic

Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose:
— Cosmetic fenders on cars.

synonyms: decorative, ornamental.

Polish: dekoracyjny, ozdobny

2 cosmetic

Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body:
— Cosmetic surgery.

synonym: enhancive.

Polish: kosmetyczny


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