noun

makeup

makeup, cosmetics, composition, constitution

She wears a lot of makeup.

She wears a lot of makeup.

What is the genetic makeup of this population?

What is the genetic makeup of this population?

((uncountable)) cosmetics She wears a lot of makeup.

the makeup of ((sth.)) the composition of (sth.) What is the makeup of the team?

Synonyms: cosmetics, composition; Antonyms: none

From the phrasal verb 'to make up', meaning to constitute or put together.

Think of 'making up' your face with cosmetics, or how something is 'made up' of different parts.

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