cosmic

[koz-mik]

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adjective

of or relating to the cosmos: cosmic laws.
characteristic of the cosmos or its phenomena: cosmic events.
immeasurably extended in time and space; vast.

forming a part of the material universe, especially outside of the earth.

Also cos·mi·cal.

Origin of cosmic

1640–50; < Greek kosmikós worldly, universal, equivalent to kósm(os) world, arrangement + -ikos -ic

Related formscos·mi·cal·i·ty

[koz-mi-kal-i-tee] /ˌkɒz mɪˈkæl ɪ ti/, nouncos·mi·cal·ly, adverbin·ter·cos·mic, adjectivenon·cos·mic, adjectivenon·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverbpre·cos·mic, adjectivepre·cos·mi·cal, adjectivepre·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverb

Synonyms

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3. immense, enormous, stupendous.

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Examples from the Web for cosmic

Contemporary Examples

That leads us to wonder why galaxies and their black holes somehow “know” where they are in the cosmic web.
The Black Hole Tango
Matthew R. Francis
November 24, 2014
Now, a new observation seems to show that black holes also behave according to their place in the cosmic web.
The Black Hole Tango
Matthew R. Francis
November 24, 2014
Yeah, you put us in this situation and it is almost a cosmic justice for it to be you.
The Walking Dead’s Most Gruesome Scene Yet: ‘A Man’s Gotta Eat’
Melissa Leon
October 20, 2014
That conflict also complicates finding our place in the cosmic network.
Laniakea: The Milky Way’s Place in the Heavens
Matthew R. Francis
September 7, 2014
The size and shape of Laniakea depend on the rate of cosmic expansion, which is described by the Hubble parameter.
Laniakea: The Milky Way’s Place in the Heavens
Matthew R. Francis
September 7, 2014

Historical Examples

These few days of Austin's Whitsun visit had changed his cosmic view.
Viviette
William J. Locke
Now, our process is only an adaptation of these cosmic rays.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930
Various
The emanations of the cosmic monster were at work on the Nomad.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930
Various
Of course, if it is coming from outside the stratosphere as the cosmic rays do, there is no hope.
The End of Time
Wallace West
The other important observation is this: there is a cosmic cause for this.
Sex=The Unknown Quantity
Ali Nomad

British Dictionary definitions for cosmic

cosmic

adjective

of or relating to the whole universecosmic laws
occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxycosmic rays
immeasurably extended in space or time; vast
rare harmonious

Derived Formscosmically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for cosmic

adj.

1640s, from cosmo- + -ic. Originally "of this world" (which was the sense of Greek kosmikos); meaning "of the universe" is from 1846. Cosmical is attested from 1580s.

cosmic in Science

cosmic

[kŏz′mĭk]

Relating to the universe or the objects in it.

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for cosmic

Contemporary Examples

That leads us to wonder why galaxies and their black holes somehow “know” where they are in the cosmic web.

Now, a new observation seems to show that black holes also behave according to their place in the cosmic web.

Yeah, you put us in this situation and it is almost a cosmic justice for it to be you.

That conflict also complicates finding our place in the cosmic network.

The size and shape of Laniakea depend on the rate of cosmic expansion, which is described by the Hubble parameter.

Historical Examples

These few days of Austin's Whitsun visit had changed his cosmic view.

Now, our process is only an adaptation of these cosmic rays.

The emanations of the cosmic monster were at work on the Nomad.

Of course, if it is coming from outside the stratosphere as the cosmic rays do, there is no hope.

The other important observation is this: there is a cosmic cause for this.

cosmic

Word Origin and History for cosmic

adj.

cosmic

Origin of cosmic