cosmetic
cos|met|ic /kɒzm'etɪk/ (cosmetics)
1 [N-COUNT] usu pl
Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe measures or changes as cosmetic, you mean they improve the appearance of a situation or thing but do not change its basic nature, and you are usually implying that they are inadequate.
It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term...
= superficialcos|met|ic sur|gery
[N-UNCOUNT]
Cosmetic surgery is surgery done to make a person look more attractive.
1 [N-COUNT] usu pl
Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe measures or changes as cosmetic, you mean they improve the appearance of a situation or thing but do not change its basic nature, and you are usually implying that they are inadequate.
It is a cosmetic measure which will do nothing to help the situation long term...
= superficialcos|met|ic sur|gery
[N-UNCOUNT]
Cosmetic surgery is surgery done to make a person look more attractive.