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cosmetic vs nail polish

nail polish vs cosmetic

cosmetic and nail polish both are nouns.

cosmetic is an adjective but nail polish is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
nail polish Yes No No No
As nouns, nail polish is a hyponym of cosmetic; that is, nail polish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cosmetic:
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
  • nail polish: a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
cosmetic (noun) nail polish (noun)
a toiletry designed to beautify the body a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
cosmetic (adjective) nail polish (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Difference between cosmetic and nail polish

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