macrocosm

Meanings

• noun

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

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Antonyms

microcosm

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Variants

List of all variants of macrocosm that leads to same result
macrocosm , macrocosmic , macrocosmically , macrocosms

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'makros' meaning large and 'kosmos' meaning order or arrangement.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'macrocosm' was first used by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras.

2. The concept of the macrocosm and microcosm was popularized during the Renaissance.

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Related Concepts

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1. microcosm: The idea that the universe is a reflection of the smaller world, the human body.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek philosophy, the macrocosm was believed to be a reflection of the microcosm, or the human body. This concept was also explored in alchemy and astrology.

How to Memorize "macrocosm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the universe as a vast expanse of stars, galaxies, and planets.
   - Visualize yourself as a small part of this grand scheme.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the macrocosm with the vastness of the universe.
   - Link it to the concept of infinity and the unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the macrocosm is the 'big picture' of the universe.
   - Use the acronym M-A-C-R-O-C-O-S-M to remember: 'M' for massive, 'A' for all-encompassing, 'C' for cosmic, 'R' for realms, 'O' for order, 'C' for complex, 'O' for omnipresent, and 'S' for spectacular.'

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