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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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 a cosmetical preparation. First robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n. Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cosmetic adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative" [syn: {decorative}, {ornamental}] 2: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" [syn: {enhancive}] n : a preparation designed to beautify the body [syn: {cosmetics}]
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