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Main Entry:: cos·mic
Pronunciation:: \ˈkäz-mik\
Variant(s):: also cos·mi·cal \-mi-kəl\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Greek kosmikos, from kosmos order, universe
Date:: 1685

1 a: of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone b: of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas2: characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness <a cosmic thinker> <cosmic boredom>

— cos·mi·cal·ly

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\-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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