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cosmos

cosmos, universe

noun kos-MOSE Rare

Origin: Greek kosmos

Usage Note

Cosmos is used both in scientific contexts (the ordered universe) and more poetically for the vastness of space. It also gives French the family of words including cosmique (cosmic), cosmonaute (cosmonaut), and cosmopolite (cosmopolitan). The final s is pronounced.

Examples

"Les scientifiques explorent le cosmos."

Natural Translation

Scientists explore the cosmos.

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