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toiletry vs cosmetic

cosmetic vs toiletry

toiletry and cosmetic both are nouns.

toiletry is not an adjective while cosmetic is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toiletry Yes No No No
cosmetic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cosmetic is a hyponym of toiletry; that is, cosmetic is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toiletry:
  • toiletry: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
  • cosmetic: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
toiletry (noun) cosmetic (noun)
artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) a toiletry designed to beautify the body
toiletry (adjective) cosmetic (adjective)
serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Difference between toiletry and cosmetic

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