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facial

/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/B2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к лицу; часто используется в медицинском, косметическом или анатомическом контексте.

Relating to the face; often used in medical, cosmetic, or anatomical contexts.

  1. Relating to the faceB1formal

    Of or concerning the face, especially its appearance or expressions.

    ruЛицевой

    • She has a beautiful facial structure.
    • Facial expressions can convey emotions without words.
    • He underwent facial surgery to correct the injury.
  2. Relating to the outer surfaceC1formal

    Of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object, often used in technical contexts.

    ruПоверхностный

    • The facial area of the building was covered in marble.
    • The engineer examined the facial layer of the metal for cracks.
    • The facial plane of the crystal was perfectly smooth.

    Synonymsexteriorexternaloutersuperficialsurface

    Antonymsinnerinteriorinternal

Forms
  • more facial comparative form
  • most facial superlative form

noun

/ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо лицевой нерв, контролирующий мимические мышцы, либо косметическую процедуру для лица, включающую очищение, массаж и нанесение кремов.

A noun referring to either the facial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, or a cosmetic treatment for the face involving cleansing, massage, and the application of creams.

  1. Facial nerveC1formalmedical

    The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression and carries taste sensations from the front of the tongue.

    ruЛицевой нерв

    • Damage to the facial nerve can cause paralysis of the face.
    • The surgeon carefully avoided the facial nerve during the operation.
    • Bell's palsy is a condition affecting the facial nerve.

    Synonymsfacial nerve

  2. Beauty treatmentA2informal

    A cosmetic procedure for the face that typically includes cleansing, exfoliation, massage, and the application of creams or masks.

    ruУход за лицом

    • She booked a facial at the spa for her birthday.
    • The esthetician gave me a relaxing facial with a hydrating mask.
    • Regular facials can help improve skin texture and tone.
Forms
  • facials plural form
  • facials' possessive plural form
  • facial's possessive singular form