make-up
|make/up|
B1
/ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
enhancement or composition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'make-up' originates from the English phrase 'make up,' where 'make' meant 'to create' and 'up' indicated 'completion or enhancement.'
Historical Evolution
'make up' transformed into the noun 'make-up' in the 19th century, referring to cosmetics and later to other meanings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including cosmetics and composition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
cosmetics applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance.
She applied make-up before the party.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the composition or constitution of something.
The make-up of the committee was diverse.
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