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makeup

Syllabification: (make·up)
Pronunciation: /ˈmākˌəp/

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Definition of makeup

noun

  • 1cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance.
  • 2the composition or constitution of something:studying the makeup of ocean sediments
  • the combination of qualities that form a person’s temperament:a nastiness that had long been in his makeup
  • 3 Printing the arrangement of type, illustrations, etc., on a printed page:page makeup
  • 4a supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one: [as modifier]:Tony has a makeup exam

makeup in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of makeup in the British & World English dictionary