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cosmetic features

[kɑːzˈmɛtɪk ˈfiːtʃərz]
noun
características cosméticas
1. Superficial or non-essential aspects of something, typically referring to appearance or aesthetic modifications that do not affect core functionality or substance
The software update only included cosmetic features, such as a redesigned interface.
A atualização do software incluiu apenas características cosméticas, como uma interface redesenhada.
2. In medical or beauty contexts, external appearance-related attributes that can be improved through aesthetic procedures or treatments
The dermatologist recommended cosmetic features to enhance the patient's appearance.
O dermatologista recomendou características cosméticas para melhorar a aparência do paciente.
NYC Slang
surface-level tweaks
Synonyms
superficial featuresaesthetic featuresappearance-related aspectssurface-level characteristics
Antonyms
functional featuresessential featuresstructural featurescore attributes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características cosméticas
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
características estéticas
Often used interchangeably; slightly more formal
Portugal
características estéticas
Preferred usage in European Portuguese; more formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

window dressing
lipstick on a pig
pretty on the outside
all smoke and mirrors
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