cosmet- root words — words with the cosmet- root

The root cosmet- comes from Greek kosmetikos, meaning adornment. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including cosmetologist, cosmetology. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cosmet- root

Explore words with cosmet- — words containing the cosmet- root and sharing its sense of "adornment". Examples include cosmetologist, cosmetology. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cosmet- mean?

The cosmet- root means adornment, from Greek kosmetikos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.