cosm-

¹

1. variant of cosmo- before a vowel.

   cosmism.

-cosm

²

1. variant of cosmo- as final element of a compound word.

   microcosm.

Example Sentences

While the Pasadena native’s Sundays during the NFL season are typically dedicated to Chargers games, he takes us along on his ideal day in L.A., which involves eating fluffy pancakes after church, checking out a show or game at the immersive venue Cosm and playing footgolf.

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Experience a game or a show at Cosm I rarely get to the movies these days and I feel terrible.

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But one of my favorite places is Cosm in Inglewood.

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Cosm also has a venue in Dallas, with spots in Atlanta and Detroit on the way.

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When you watch “The Matrix” at Cosm, you’re essentially seeing a film within a film.

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When To Use

What does cosm- mean?

Cosm- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “world” or "universe." In some cases, it represents "outer space."Cosm- comes from the Greek kósmos, variously meaning “order, good order, government, world order, the universe.” The Greek kósmos is ultimately the source of the English words cosmos, cosmic, cosmopolitan, and cosmetics, among others. What does makeup have to do with the universe? Find out at our entry for the word.Cosm- is a variant of cosmo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. And when used as the final element of a compound word, cosmo- becomes -cosm, as is microcosm.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use cosmo- article.

When To Use

What does -cosm mean?

The combining form -cosm is used like a suffix meaning “world” or "universe." It is very occasionally used in scientific and technical terms.The form -cosm comes from Greek kósmos, meaning “order, good order, government, world order, the universe."What are variants of -cosm?When used as the first combining form in a term, -cosm becomes cosmo- or cosm-, as in cosmography. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article on cosmo-.