Cosmic: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosmic

[ ˈkɒzmɪk ]

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space

relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth

Synonyms

astral, celestial, universal

Examples of usage

The cosmic microwave background radiation is a key piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang theory.
Our understanding of cosmic phenomena has greatly expanded with advancements in technology.

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informal

vast and infinitely large

Synonyms

boundless, enormous, immense

Examples of usage

She was mesmerized by the cosmic beauty of the night sky.
The cosmic scale of the universe is both awe-inspiring and humbling.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosmic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cósmico

🇮🇳 ब्रह्मांडीय

🇩🇪 kosmisch

🇮🇩 kosmik

🇺🇦 космічний

🇵🇱 kosmiczny

🇯🇵 宇宙の (uchū no)

🇫🇷 cosmique

🇪🇸 cósmico

🇹🇷 kozmik

🇰🇷 우주의 (uju-ui)

🇸🇦 كَوْني

🇨🇿 kosmický

🇸🇰 kozmický

🇨🇳 宇宙的 (yǔzhòu de)

🇸🇮 kozmičen

🇮🇸 alheims-

🇰🇿 ғарыштық

🇬🇪 კოსმოსური

🇦🇿 kosmik

🇲🇽 cósmico

Word origin

The word 'cosmic' originated from the Greek word 'kosmikos', meaning 'of this world'. It was first used in the 15th century to describe something related to the universe or cosmos. Over time, 'cosmic' has come to represent the vastness and mystery of outer space, as well as the interconnectedness of all things in the universe.