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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCosmetic
/kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Affecting only the appearance of something rather than its substance; superficial or surface-level.
"The company made only cosmetic changes to the software interface without fixing the core bugs."
- 1
A preparation applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance.
"She keeps all her favorite cosmetics neatly organized in a travel pouch."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek word kosmētikos, meaning 'skilled in adorning', stemming from kosmos meaning 'order' or 'ornament'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially referring to preparations intended to beautify the body, before expanding to describe superficial alterations or changes done merely for appearance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cosmetic" is said worldwide
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cosmétique
Transliteration: kos-me-tik
"Elle achète souvent de nouveaux produits cosmétiques."
kosmetisch
Transliteration: kɔsˈmeːtɪʃ
"Das Gebäude wurde nur einer kosmetischen Renovierung unterzogen."
cosmetico
Transliteration: kosˈmɛːtiko
"Usa solo prodotti cosmetici naturali per la cura della pelle."
cosmético
Transliteration: kosˈmetiko
"Los cambios en la propuesta fueron meramente cosméticos."
cosmético
Transliteration: kozˈmɛtiku
"Ela trabalha na indústria de produtos cosméticos."
प्रसाधन
Transliteration: prasadhan
Script: प्रसाधन सामग्री
"वह प्राकृतिक प्रसाधन उत्पादों का उपयोग करती है।"
化妆品
Transliteration: huàzhuāngpǐn
"这家商店出售各种高质量的化妆品。"
화장품
Transliteration: hwajangpum
"그녀는 피부에 맞는 천연 화장품을 찾고 있다."
化粧品
Transliteration: keshōhin
"彼女は毎日欠かാതെ 化粧品を使っている。"
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