Cosmos
'kɒzmɒs
Definitions
2 meaningsThe universe or the totality of all existing matter and space.
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The universe as a whole
The Hubble Telescope has provided stunning images of distant regions of the cosmos.
💡 Simply: Imagine the entire world, all the stars, planets, and everything else out there, all put together. That's the cosmos! It's like our really, really big home.
👶 For kids: Everything that exists: the stars, the planets, and all the space in between!
More Examples
Philosophers have long pondered the origins and nature of the cosmos.
The search for extraterrestrial life is motivated by the desire to understand our place in the cosmos.
How It's Used
"Scientists continue to explore the vastness of the cosmos."
"The ancient philosophers contemplated the cosmos and its mysteries."
An ordered and harmonious system, often used metaphorically.
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A system characterized by order and harmony.
The intricate ecosystem of the rainforest is a delicate cosmos of interdependent life.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, 'cosmos' can describe something super organized and pretty like a garden. It's when everything is in its right place and looks amazing. It's all connected so that together, it forms something beautiful.
👶 For kids: A really organized and beautiful thing, like when everything fits together perfectly.
More Examples
Her well-organized study was a cosmos of books and notes, reflecting her structured approach to learning.
The architect sought to create a building that would be a cosmos of form and function.
How It's Used
"The author described the cosmos of a perfect society in their novel."
From Greek κόσμος (kosmos), meaning 'order' or 'universe'. Originally referred to the world as an ordered whole, contrasting with chaos.
The word 'cosmos' was used by ancient Greek philosophers to describe the universe as an ordered and harmonious system, contrasting with 'chaos'.
Memory tip
Think of the 'ordered' universe, the opposite of chaos.