cosmetic

/kɒzˈmetɪk/ adjective

Definition

› used to describe a small change, etc. that is made in order to make something seem better than it was before, and that does not really affect its basic character: We are committed to addressing the root causes of our problems rather than making only short-term cosmetic changes.

› relating to a substance or treatment that is used to improve someone's appearance: The popularity of cosmetic surgery continues to soar.

(Definition of cosmetic adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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