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cosmic Definition

cos·mic (käzmik)

adjective

  1. of the cosmos; relating to the universe as a whole
  2. of the universe exclusive of the earth cosmic dust
  3. vast; grandiose

Etymology: Gr kosmikos < kosmos, universe, order

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cosmic

modif.

cosmic Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

  • become: All is well, very well Gradually my outlook became more cosmic.

Modifies a noun

  • ray: Cosmic rays can cause bits to flip, latch up, or burn out in computer memories.
  • radiation: AB - BACKGROUND: Cockpit crews receive cosmic radiation during flight operations.
  • consciousness: The rebirth will result in one Universal religion based on man's direct cosmic consciousness with God.
  • flux: But the incoming cosmic ray flux, which would otherwise be isotropic, is shaped by the Earth's magnetic field.
  • conspiracy: Cosmic Conspiracies has managed to obtain some actual footage of rods which were shown on a news channel from San Diego, USA.
  • adventurer: She will answer your problems and questions with the insight unique to a disco-loving alternative-gardening defrocked clergy member and cosmic adventurer.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: It was a huge experience - truly cosmic - and unforgettable.

Preposition: in

  • scope: Once consciousness has become cosmic in scope the many selves vanish and the One Self alone remains.
cosmic Quotes

It would be a bitter cosmic joke if we destroy ourselves due to atrophy of the imagination.

—Gellhorn, Martha Ellis

She was one of those born to make chaos cosmic.

—Beerbohm, Sir (Henry) Max(imilian)

Cosmic consciousness.

—Bucke, Richard Maurice