cosmetology

cos·me·tol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koz-mi-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi/
- /kɔzmɪˈtɔləʤɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koz-mi-tol-uh-jee]
- /ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of cosmetology word

noun cosmetology the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc 3
noun cosmetology the skill or work of treating with or applying cosmetics, as in a beauty shop; beauty culture 3
noun cosmetology the art or profession of applying cosmetics. 1
noun cosmetology The professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair, and skin. 1
noun cosmetology art of using make-up 1
noun cosmetology the science of cosmetics. 0

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Origin of cosmetology

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < Greek kosmētó(s) adorned, arranged (see cosmetic) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

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Parts of speech for Cosmetology

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cosmetology

cosmetology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

cosmetology usage trend in Literature

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