Cosmic
'kɒzmɪk
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth.
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The telescope revealed stunning cosmic phenomena.
💡 Simply: Cosmic means anything related to outer space, like stars, planets, and galaxies! Think about space adventures and super cool faraway places.
👶 For kids: Like space and all the stars and planets!
More Examples
Scientists study cosmic rays to understand the universe.
The film depicted a cosmic battle between good and evil.
Her artwork was inspired by cosmic events like supernovas.
How It's Used
"The cosmic microwave background radiation provides evidence for the Big Bang."
"The spaceship embarked on a cosmic journey to explore distant galaxies."
Vast, grand, or encompassing.
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The scope of the project was cosmic in its ambition.
💡 Simply: Cosmic can also mean something huge and amazing, like a really, really big deal or idea. It's almost like it involves the entire world.
👶 For kids: Means something really, really big or important, like almost the whole world!
More Examples
The artist created a cosmic sense of scale in their landscape painting.
Her experience on that day was so profound and cosmic.
The consequences of the decision were of cosmic importance.
How It's Used
"The loss felt cosmic in its proportions, almost as if it affected the entire universe."
"The novel explored the cosmic themes of life and death."
From Greek *kosmikos* meaning 'orderly, harmonious', relating to *kosmos* meaning 'world, universe, order'. It evolved to describe the universe and celestial phenomena.
The word 'cosmic' started to be used more frequently with the rise of astronomy and scientific exploration of space in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Imagine a vast, starry night sky – that’s cosmic!
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Word Origin
Root: kosmos