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cosmos

/ˈkɒz.mɒs/

Meanings
  • noun

    The universe as a whole, including all its galaxies, stars, and planets, and all other forms of matter and energy.

    - "The cosmos is a vast and mysterious place."
    - "Scientists continue to explore the cosmos in search of new discoveries."
    - "The cosmos is believed to be over 13.8 billion years old."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɒz.mɒs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cosmos
dome , home , coma
Variants
List of all variants of cosmos that leads to same result
cosmos , cosmoses , cosmo , cosmopolitan , cosmopolitans , the cosmos
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the ancient Greek word 'kosmos' meaning order or harmony in the universe.


Trivia
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  1. The cosmos is estimated to contain around 10^24 galaxies.

  2. The largest known structure in the cosmos is the 'Bootes Void', a region of space with very few galaxies.

  3. The cosmos is expanding at an accelerating rate, a phenomenon known as dark energy.


Related Concepts
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  1. universe: The cosmos is a synonym for the universe, which is all matter and energy that exists.

  2. astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

  3. cosmology: The study of the origin and structure of the universe.


Culture
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The cosmos has been a source of inspiration for many cultures throughout history. In Greek mythology, the cosmos was personified as a goddess. In literature, the cosmos has been explored in works such as Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Silmarillion'. In art, the cosmos has been depicted in paintings and sculptures, such as Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night' and Galileo Galilei's telescope.

How to Memorize "cosmos"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine the vast expanse of the cosmos, filled with stars, galaxies, and planets.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cosmos' with the word 'harmony' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cosmos is a big, old, meaningless mess' to remember the meaning of the word.


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