1. прилагательное косметический 2. имя существительное 1) [обычно множественное число] косметика 2) косметическое средство
косметика, косметическое средство; косметический
I. adjective Etymology: Greek kosmētikos skilled in adornment, from kosmein to arrange, adorn, from kosmos order 1. of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion; beautifying Example: cosmetic salves 2. done or made for the sake of appearance: as a. correcting defects especially of the face Example: cosmetic surgery b. decorative, ornamental c. not substantive; superficial Example: cosmetic changes 3. visually appealing • cosmetically adverb II. noun something that is cosmetic: as a. a cosmetic preparation for external use b. plural superficial features Example: a poem without rhetorical cosmetics — Guy Davenport