cosmo-, cosm-, cosmico-, cosm, -cosmia, -cosmos, -cosmic, -cosmics, -cosmical, -cosmology, -cosms +

A denial of the existence of the universe as distinct from God.

Acosmism, in contrast to pantheism, denies the reality of the universe, seeing it as ultimately illusory, and only the infinite unmanifest Absolute as real.

This philosophy begins with the recognition that there is only one Reality, which is infinite, non-dual, blissful, etc. Yet the phenomenal reality of which we are normally aware is none of these things; it is in fact just the opposite: i.e. dualistic, finite, full of suffering and pain, and so on.

Since the Absolute is the only reality, that means that everything that is not Absolute cannot be real. So, according to this viewpoint, the phenomenal dualistic world is ultimately an illusion, regardless of the apparent reality it possesses at the mundane or empirical level.

Someone who denies the existence of the universe, or of a universe as distinct from God.

1. Destructive or injurious to beauty.
2. Any preparation which injures beauty.

A suggestion that the Universe may be bio-friendly.

A term for cosmetics that have some sort of biotechnologically produced ingredient, or that have a mechanism of action based on biologic principles.

Many have to undergo the same scrutiny that a biopharmaceutical does before they can be brought to market.

1. Someone who considers the earth in its relationship to the universe and its celestial phenomena.
2. Anyone who investigates and studies the effects of cosmic phenomena on earthly life.

1. A science that considers the earth in relationship to the universe and its celestial phenomena.
2. The investigation and study of the effects of cosmic phenomena on life.

1. The preservation, restoration, or bestowing of bodily beauty.
2. The surgical correction of a disfiguring physical defect.
3. A concern in therapeutics, especially in surgical operations, for the appearance of the patient; for example, a resort to an operation which will improve a person's appearance.

Any surgical operation directed at improving appearance, except when required for the prompt repair of accidental injury or the improvement of the functioning of a malformed body part.

1. A preparation, such as powder or a skin cream, designed to beautify the body by direct application. 2. Something superficial that is used to cover a deficiency or defect.
3. An application that serves to beautify the body, especially the face and hair.
4. Something that is used to modify or improve the appearance of a physical feature, defect, or irregularity: "Even men utilize cosmetic surgery to enhance their physical appearance."
5. Decorative rather than functional: "As a hobby, he likes to put cosmetic fenders on cars."
6. Lacking depth or significance; superficial: "He made a few cosmetic changes when he bought the house."

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; such as, a cosmetical preparation.

1. Relating to, or making for beauty; especially, of the complexion; beautifying.
2: Done, or made, for the sake of appearance; such as, correcting defects, especially of the face.

1. Someone who makes, or sells, cosmetics; or who applies them professionally.
2. Someone who works in a beauty parlor.

A reference to the study, or art, of cosmetics and their uses.

1. An expert in the use of cosmetics.
2. Someone who gives beauty treatments; such as, to skin and hair; also known as a beautician.