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noun

cosmos

KAHZ-mohs/ˈkɑːzməʊs/

The universe considered as an ordered whole.

Galaxies and nebulae fill the vast cosmos with light.

A sweeping scientifically inspired view of the cosmos with galaxies, nebulae and countless stars across deep space, coherent natural colors, no labels.
Etymology
cosmosGreekorder; universe

Greek kosmos meant orderly arrangement as well as the universe. Calling the universe a cosmos presents it not merely as everything that exists, but as a whole embodying order and harmony.

In context

Science Channel4:04
turn back the clock to when the universe was just 380,000 years old at this time the cosmos is just a turbulent mix of subatomic particles
How Electromagnetism Rules the Universe | How the Universe Works | Science Channel

More examples

  • The book explores humanity's place in the cosmos.
  • Scientists study the history of the cosmos.
  • The philosopher described the cosmos as an ordered whole.

Forms

cosmos

Similar words

universe
The ordinary term, without emphasizing order as strongly.
space
Space refers to the expanse in which objects exist, not necessarily the whole ordered universe.