cosmic
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.
Origin of cosmic
1- Also cos·mi·cal .
Other words for cosmic
Other words from cosmic
- cos·mi·cal·i·ty [koz-mi-kal-i-tee], /ˌkɒz mɪˈkæl ɪ ti/, noun
- cos·mi·cal·ly, adverb
- in·ter·cos·mic, adjective
- non·cos·mic, adjective
- non·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverb
- pre·cos·mic, adjective
- pre·cos·mi·cal, adjective
- pre·cos·mi·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use cosmic in a sentence
Bringing supernova physics down to Earth could help resolve other mysteries of the universe, such as the origins of cosmic magnetic fields.
Giant lasers help re-create supernovas’ explosive, mysterious physics | Emily Conover | November 12, 2020 | Science NewsThat’s less exciting than evidence in favor of exotic new cosmic ingredients or effects.
Physicists Pin Down Nuclear Reaction From Moments After the Big Bang | Thomas Lewton | November 11, 2020 | Quanta MagazineIn a realm of the unknown that is far too cosmic to ever make the cut as a “Jeopardy!”
In the dumbest and darkest of times, Alex Trebek maintained a safe space for intelligence | Hank Stuever | November 8, 2020 | Washington PostMost theories have focused on cosmic collisions or neutron stars.
We just found a source for one of the most mysterious phenomena in astronomy | Neel Patel | November 4, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewIn 2017, the AMS – 02 reached the milestone of collecting data on more than 100 billion cosmic particles.
Humans have lived on the ISS for 20 years—here are the coolest discoveries we’ve made | María Paula Rubiano A. | November 3, 2020 | Popular-Science
Cosmically, the sign expresses the dynamic of cause and effect.
Cosmically they make the planes of the manifested universe, the five planes on which we are evolving.
Evolution of Life and Form | Annie Wood BesantThis expression is sought cosmically and individually, alike by the life of shvara and the life of the Self.
Evolution of Life and Form | Annie Wood BesantCosmically regarded, this war is a debauch rather than a purge, and debauches have always to be paid for.
As they touched the tempestuously tossing slime, it shrieked stridently, deafeningly—cosmically!
Futuria Fantasia, Winter 1940 | Ray BradburyThe free man knows that man is, cosmically considered, impressively insignificant.
The Philosophy of Spinoza | Baruch de Spinoza
British Dictionary definitions for cosmic
/ (ˈkɒzmɪk) /
of or relating to the whole universe: cosmic laws
occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy: cosmic rays
immeasurably extended in space or time; vast
rare harmonious
Derived forms of cosmic
- cosmically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for cosmic
[ kŏz′mĭk ]
Relating to the universe or the objects in it.
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