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Cosmic \Cos"mic\ (k?z"m?k), Cosmical \Cos"mic*al\ (-m?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmiko`s of the world, fr. ko`smos: cf. F. cosmique. See Cosmos.]

1. Pertaining to the universe, and having special reference to universal law or order, or to the one grand harmonious system of things; hence; harmonious; orderly. [1913 Webster]

2. Pertaining to the solar system as a whole, and not to the earth alone. [1913 Webster]

3. Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed. "Cosmic ranges of time." --Tyndall. [1913 Webster]

4. (Astron.) Rising or setting with the sun; -- the opposite of acronycal. [1913 Webster]

5. of unsurpassed size, extent, or significance; vast; as, of cosmic proportions; of cosmic importance. [PJC]


cosmic adj
1: of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe; "cosmic laws"; "cosmic catastrophe"; "cosmic rays"
2: inconceivably extended in space or time


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