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Etymology
Etymology tree English cosmetic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ly Middle English -ally English -ally English cosmetically From cosmetic + -ally.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) In cosmetic terms; regarding appearance.
Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication.
2008, Mary E. Klingensmith, The Washington Manual of Surgery, page 327:Agreement has been reached with operator Freightliner for it to be moved, to be cosmetically restored.
2023 October 18, “Network News: Crewe's final '90' rescued for Heritage Centre”, in RAIL, number 994, page 19:
Translations (1)
pl kosmetycznie (in a cosmetic manner)