cosmic

[ koz-mik ]

/ ˈkɒz mɪk /

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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.

Nearby words

Also cos·mi·cal.

Origin of cosmic

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

SYNONYMS FOR cosmic

3. immense, enormous, stupendous.

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Related forms

cos·mi·cal·i·ty

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

non·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverbpre·cos·mic, adjectivepre·cos·mi·cal, adjectivepre·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for cosmic

Yeah, you put us in this situation and it is almost a cosmic justice for it to be you.
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That conflict also complicates finding our place in the cosmic network.
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The size and shape of Laniakea depend on the rate of cosmic expansion, which is described by the Hubble parameter.
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He began painting what he would call “intuitive abstractions,” and “cosmic cubism.”
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Cosmic ray observations are more challenging than many other forms of astronomy.
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To such a length was this carried in India and Iran, that sacrifice finally came to be regarded as a cosmic force, a creative act.
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As a small lamp cannot withstand excessive electrical voltage, so your nerves are unready for the cosmic current.
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I've always suspected the cosmic Dressmaker of having a sense of humor.
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The other important observation is this: there is a cosmic cause for this.
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They seemed to whirl like twin stars in a cosmic dance to the music of the spheres, the song the stars sing together.
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British Dictionary definitions for cosmic

cosmic

/ (ˈkɒzmɪk) /

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

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.

Science definitions for cosmic