cosmic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the cosmos.
cosmic laws.
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characteristic of the cosmos or its phenomena.
cosmic events.
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immeasurably extended in time and space; vast.
- Synonyms:
- stupendous , enormous , immense
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forming a part of the material universe, especially outside of the earth.
adjective
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of or relating to the whole universe
cosmic laws
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occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy
cosmic rays
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immeasurably extended in space or time; vast
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rare harmonious
Other Word Forms
- cosmicality noun
- cosmically adverb
- intercosmic adjective
- noncosmic adjective
- noncosmically adverb
- precosmic adjective
- precosmical adjective
- precosmically adverb
Etymology
Origin of cosmic
1640–50; < Greek kosmikós worldly, universal, equivalent to kósm ( os ) world, arrangement + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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But astronomers are still quite puzzled by some of the details of these cosmic fireworks.
From Space Scoop
All three figures deserve credit for the cosmic alchemy and community spirit that made Spaceland and the world it created so game-changing.
From Los Angeles Times
Moments before a cosmic event leaves Carol and 12 others alone in retaining their free will, she expresses resentment for being trapped in a cycle of incredible success.
From Salon
New work from astrophysicists at Michigan State University may help resolve a scientific question that has lingered for more than a century: where do galactic cosmic rays come from?
From Science Daily
"We anticipated that the combined stresses of space, including vacuum, cosmic radiation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and microgravity, would cause far greater damage than any single stress alone," says Fujita.
From Science Daily
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