microcosm

Meanings

• noun

  A small world or system that contains all the elements of a larger world or system, serving as a model or reflection of it.

  - "The human body is a microcosm of the universe."
  - "The garden was a microcosm of nature."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌkɑzəm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

macrocosm

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Synonyms

worldkin , epitome , exemplar , paradigm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with microcosm
cosmos , domes , homes

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Variants

List of all variants of microcosm that leads to same result
in microcosm , microcosm , microcosmic , microcosmically , microcosms

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mikros kosmos', meaning 'small world'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of the microcosm was popularized by the philosopher Parmenides in the 5th century BC.

2. The microcosm was also believed to be the dwelling place of the gods in ancient Greek philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Macrocosm: The larger world or system that the microcosm reflects.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek philosophy, the microcosm was believed to be a reflection of the macrocosm or the universe. This concept has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, where the universe is described as a microcosm.

How to Memorize "microcosm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small world or system that contains all the elements of a larger world or system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of a microcosm with the idea of a reflection or model.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MIMIC' to remember the definition of a microcosm: 'M' - Model, 'I' - reflection of, 'M' - smaller, 'I' - world or system, 'C' - Contains all elements.

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