Cosmic means occurring in, or coming from, the part of space that lies outside Earth and its atmosphere.
...cosmic radiation.
...cosmic debris.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Cosmic means belonging or relating to the universe.
...the cosmic laws governing our world.
...humanity's place in the cosmic order of things.
Synonyms: universal, general, omnipresent, all-embracing More Synonyms of cosmic
More Synonyms of cosmic
cosmic in British English
(ˈkɒzmɪk)
adjective
1.
of or relating to the whole universe
cosmic laws
2.
occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy
cosmic rays
3.
immeasurably extended in space or time; vast
4. rare
harmonious
Derived forms
cosmically (ˈcosmically)
adverb
cosmic in American English
(ˈkɑzmɪk)
adjective
1.
of the cosmos; relating to the universe as a whole
2.
of the universe exclusive of the earth
cosmic dust
3.
vast; grandiose
Derived forms
cosmically (ˈcosmically)
adverb
Word origin
Gr kosmikos < kosmos, universe, order
Examples of 'cosmic' in a sentence
cosmic
At the moment it is difficult to see how to stop the effects of cosmic radiation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It uses a shell of ice to shield its inhabitants from cosmic rays, which can damage cells, increasing the risk of cancer or causing acute radiation sickness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We are part of a vast cycle of cosmic death and rebirth.
The Sun (2011)
The phenomenon was dubbed the "cosmic microwave background radiation.
Barrow, John D. The Origin of the Universe (1995)
That which comes to the earth from outer space and the sun is referred to cosmic radiation.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
It turned out to be cosmic radiation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is also not clear how much cosmic rays are involved in making clouds.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The original film told of an epic battle fought on a cosmic scale.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Instead, lightning may get an added kick from cosmic rays coming from space.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He hoped to learn about high-energy cosmic rays.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The talk had turned to why there wasn't a sensitive tool for detecting cosmic radiation while in space.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Explorer I carried detectors to measure cosmic rays.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Cosmic radiation beyond Earth's protective magnetic field is blamed.
The Sun (2016)
They may also be explained by sleep loss, biological stress, months cooped up in a small space or cosmic radiation.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is avoidance of reality on such a cosmic scale that for long stretches of the display I found myself suppressing the need to laugh.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is produced naturally when hydrogen is bombarded by cosmic rays, and is also a by-product of reactions that drive nuclear power plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
cosmic
British English: cosmic ADJECTIVE
Cosmic means occurring in, or coming from, the part of space that lies outside Earth and its atmosphere.
...cosmic radiation.
American English: cosmic
Brazilian Portuguese: cósmico
Chinese: 外层空间的
European Spanish: cósmico
French: cosmique
German: kosmisch
Italian: cosmico
Japanese: 宇宙の
Korean: 우주의
European Portuguese: cósmico
Latin American Spanish: cósmico
All related terms of 'cosmic'
cosmic dust
fine particles of solid matter occurring throughout interstellar space and often collecting into clouds of extremely low density
cosmic ray
a radiation of high penetrating power that originates in outer space and consists partly of high-energy atomic nuclei
cosmic rays
Cosmic rays are rays that reach Earth from outer space and consist of atomic nuclei .
cosmic web
a network of filaments of dark matter, believed by many astronomers to form the basis of the universe
cosmic noise
interference caused by radio waves originating in sources beyond the earth
cosmic string
a one-dimensional defect in space-time postulated in certain theories of cosmology to exist in the universe as a consequence of the big bang
cosmic radiation
radiation consisting of particles , esp protons , of very high energy that reach the earth from outer space
Chinese translation of 'cosmic'
cosmic
(ˈkɔzmɪk)
adj
宇宙的 (yǔzhòu)
1 (adjective)
Definition
occurring in or coming from outer space
Inside the heliosphere we are screened from cosmic rays.
Synonyms
extraterrestrial
stellar
2 (adjective)
Definition
of or relating to the whole universe
There are cosmic laws governing our world.
Synonyms
universal
proposals for universal health care
general
The figures represent a general decline in unemployment.
omnipresent
all-embracing
overarching
3 (adjective)
It was an understatement of cosmic proportions.
Synonyms
vast
farmers who own vast stretches of land
huge
Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas.
immense
an immense cloud of smoke
infinite
an infinite variety of landscapes
grandiose
limitless
a cheap and limitless supply of energy
measureless
The party is now consigned to measureless years in opposition.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of general
Definition
of, affecting, or including all or most of the members of a group
The figures represent a general decline in unemployment.
Synonyms
universal,
overall,
widespread,
collective,
across-the-board,
all-inclusive
in the sense of huge
Definition
extremely large
Several painters were working on a huge piece of canvas.