makeup
or make-up
noun
- the way in which something is put together; composition; construction
- nature; disposition; constitution: to have a stolid makeup
- the way in which an actor is made up for a role, as with a costume, wig, greasepaint, powder, etc.
- the costumes, wigs, greasepaint, etc. so used
- cosmetics generally; rouge, lipstick, mascara, etc.
- the way in which these are applied or worn
- the arrangement of type, illustrations, etc. in a book, newspaper, page, etc.
- ☆ Informal a special test that a student takes to make up for a test missed or failed
adjective
of or for making up
See makeup in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or make-up (mākˈŭpˌ)
noun- The way in which something is composed or arranged; composition or construction.
- Printing The arrangement or composition, as of type or illustrations, on a page or in a book.
- The qualities or temperament that constitute a personality; disposition: Lying is not in her makeup.
- Cosmetics applied especially to the face.
- Materials, such as cosmetics and costumes, that an actor or actress uses in portraying a role.
- A special examination for a student who has been absent from or has failed a previous examination.
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