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noun
- 1. the universe seen as a well-ordered whole: "he sat staring deep into the void, reminding himself of man's place in the cosmos"
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COSMOS definition: 1. the universe considered as a system with an order and pattern: 2. a plant grown in gardens for…. Learn more.
cosmos. noun. cos· mos ˈkäz-məs. senses 1 & 2 also -ˌmōs, -ˌmäs. Synonyms of cosmos. 1. a. : universe sense 1. b (1) : an orderly harmonious systematic universe compare chaos. (2) : order, harmony. 2. : a complex orderly self-inclusive system. 3. plural cosmos ˈkäz-məs. -məz.
The cosmos (Ancient Greek: κόσμος, romanized:Kósmos, / ˈkɒzmɒs /, US also /- moʊs, - məs /) [ 1 ] is an alternative name for the universe or its nature or order. Usage of the word cosmos implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity. [ 2 ]
/ˈkɑzmoʊz/ /ˈkɒzmɒs/ IPA guide. Other forms: cosmoses. The cosmos is the sum total of everything — pretty big. It's hard to wrap your mind around the cosmos, as it extends far beyond the Milky Way, or far-off galaxies, or even our own universe.
COSMOS meaning: 1. the universe considered as a system with an order and pattern: 2. a plant grown in gardens for…. Learn more.
A cosmos is a flower with brightly colored, raylike petals. The name cosmos can be used for any plant in the genus Cosmos. The plural can be cosmos or cosmoses. Cosmoses are popular in gardens. Two of the best-known species are Cosmos bipannatus and Cosmos sulphureus (known as sulphur cosmos), both of which are cultivated for their flowers.
the universe considered as a harmonious and orderly system. 2. Rare. harmony; order. 3. any complete and orderly system. 4. Word forms: plural ˈcosmos. any of a genus (Cosmos) of tropical American plants of the composite family, with featherlike leaves and heads of white, pink, or purple flowers.
Cosmos, in astronomy, the entire physical universe considered as a unified whole (from the Greek kosmos, meaning “order,” “harmony,” and “the world”). Humanity’s growing understanding of all the objects and phenomena within the cosmic system is explained in the article universe.
COSMOS meaning: 1 : the universe especially when it is understood as an ordered system; 2 : a tall plant that has usually white, pink, or red flowers.
Definition of cosmos noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
