adj.
Pronunciation: ' käz-mik
Variant: also cos · mi · cal \ -mi-k ə l \
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek kosmikos, from kosmos order, universe
Date: 1685
1 a : of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone b : of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas
2 : characterized by greatness especially in extent, intensity, or comprehensiveness <a cosmic thinker> < cosmic boredom>
– cos · mi · cal · ly \ -mi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb