the cosmos

noun

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈkɒzmɒs/

Definition

The universe viewed as a complex, orderly, and harmonious system.

Examples

• Astronomers use powerful telescopes to peer into the furthest reaches of the cosmos.

• The ancient philosophers spent their lives trying to understand the fundamental laws governing the cosmos.

• There is something deeply humbling about realizing how small we are within the vastness of the cosmos.

Synonyms of the cosmos

Words with a similar meaning to the cosmos:

• universe
• space
• creation
• macrocosm

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