cosmetic
Translation
cosmetic, superficial
Examples
She had cosmetic surgery on her nose.
She had cosmetic surgery on her nose.
The changes were purely cosmetic.
The changes were purely cosmetic.
Grammar Patterns
cosmetic ((noun)) relating to beauty treatment She had cosmetic surgery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superficial, surface, decorative; Antonyms: structural, fundamental
Etymology
From Greek 'kosmos' meaning 'order, adornment', related to arranging and decorating.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cosmos' (universe) as an ordered, beautiful system. 'Cosmetic' changes make things look orderly and beautiful on the surface.