Cosmic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Cosmic ( adjective )
Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from greek kosmikos, from kosmos "universe".
Examples:
- The cosmic background radiation was discovered in 1964.
- The study of cosmic rays is important for understanding the universe.
- The cosmic microwave background radiation is a faint glow throughout the universe.
- Cosmic dust is a key ingredient in the formation of stars and planets.
- The cosmic expansion is still continuing and the universe is getting bigger.
(As a noun)
Cosmic ( noun )
Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from greek kosmikos, from kosmos "universe".
Examples:
- The cosmic background radiation was discovered in 1964.
- The study of cosmic rays is important for understanding the universe.
- The cosmic microwave background radiation is a faint glow throughout the universe.
- Cosmic dust is a key ingredient in the formation of stars and planets.
- The cosmic expansion is still continuing and the universe is getting bigger.