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cosmetic vs depilatory

depilatory vs cosmetic

cosmetic and depilatory both are nouns.

cosmetic and depilatory both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
depilatory Yes Yes No No
As nouns, depilatory is a hyponym of cosmetic; that is, depilatory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cosmetic:
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
  • depilatory: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
cosmetic (noun) depilatory (noun)
a toiletry designed to beautify the body a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
cosmetic (adjective) depilatory (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body able to remove hair or render hairless
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Difference between cosmetic and depilatory

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