n.
Pronunciation: ' m ā - ˌ k ə p
Function: noun
Date: 1821
1 a : the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : COMPOSITION b : physical, mental, and moral constitution
2 a : the operation of making up especially pages for printing b : design or layout of printed matter
3 a (1) : cosmetics used to color and beautify the face (2) : a cosmetic applied to other parts of the body b : materials (as wigs and cosmetics) used in making up or in special costuming (as for a play)
4 : REPLACEMENT specifically : material added (as in a manufacturing process) to replace material that has been used up < makeup water>
5 : something that makes up for a previous postponement, omission, failure, or deficiency <a makeup exam>