cosmos
|cos/mos|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːz.moʊs/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒz.məs/
ordered universe
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cosmos' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kosmos,' where 'kosmos' meant 'order' or 'world.'
Historical Evolution
'kosmos' was adopted into Latin as 'cosmos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cosmos.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'order' or 'world,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the universe as a well-ordered whole.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the universe seen as a well-ordered whole.
The cosmos is vast and full of mysteries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35