- pronunciation:
- kaz
me
tihk
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics.
My mother thinks she is not pretty without cosmetics. |
| related words: |
lotion |
| derivation: |
cosmetically (adv.) |
The word cosmetic
contains the following part:
cosm, cosmo
Greek
root
that means
universe, world, order
Example words: