cosmeticism

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noun

A cosmetic or superficial approach, dealing with appearances rather than inner workings or technique.

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Meanings

nouncosmeticism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA cosmetic or superficial approach, dealing with appearances rather than inner workings or technique.

Origin

From cosmetic + -ism.

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APA

cosmeticism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cosmeticism

MLA

“cosmeticism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cosmeticism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cosmeticism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cosmeticism.

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