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Definition of cosmetology

cosmetology

/ˌkɑːz.məˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/
cos · me · tol · o · gy
Adjective:cosmetological
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cosmetology Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The professional study, art, and practice of beautifying the hair, skin, and nails through cosmetic treatments.

Example

"After completing her degree in cosmetology, she opened her own hair and skincare salon."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse cosmetology (the study and application of beauty treatments) with cosmology (the scientific study of the origin and evolution of the universe), despite both sharing the Greek root kosmos.

• Rhymes for cosmetology

• Nearby Words

cosmetician
cosmetics
cosmetologist
cosmetology
cosmic
cosmically
cosmo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French cosmétologie in the mid-19th century, formed from Greek kosmētikos ('skilled in adorning', from kosmein 'to arrange or adorn') combined with -logia ('study of').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cosmetology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cosmetology
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