makeup

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An item's composition.

   • To understand how a nuclear reactor works, we must first look at its makeup.
   • After the size and makeup of Congress was decided by the Founding Fathers, it was time to lawmake.
2. 2

   Cosmetics

   Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

   • She is wearing a lot of makeup.
3. 3

   Replacement

   Replacement; material used to make up for the amount that has been used up.

   • When the water level drops, the float ball drops with it and opens the valve to the makeup water supply.
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   1. 4

      A test given to students allowing them to repeat failed material.

      • “Will I get a chance to take a makeup? My mother paid for the exam.”
   2. 5

      In a NIMCRUT, an amount distributed from the trust's income in subsequent years to make…

      In a NIMCRUT, an amount distributed from the trust's income in subsequent years to make up for a present shortfall.

   3. 6

      Alternative form of make up (“(ambitransitive) to put makeup on (someone or something)”).

      • I raided my closet and left Clay in my living room while I changed and makeuped in the bathroom.
      • “If we get started showering, shaving, powdering, combing, and makeupping, we just may be able to make the eleven o’clock mass at Regina Pacis.”
      • This isn’t about plastic surgery, image management, or makeupping the facade.

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• synonymconfiguration
• synonymconstitution
• synonymform
• synonymcomposition
• synonymbeauty products
• synonymcosmetics
• synonymproduct
• synonymslap
• synonymwar paint
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