Etymology · Ancient Greek
κόσμος
11 English words descend from Ancient Greek κόσμος, most common first.
- cosmosThe universe regarded as a system with harmony and order.
- cosmologyThe study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
- cosmoA cosmopolitan, a cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
- cosmonautAn astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.
- chiliocosmA collection of many worlds.
- cosmo-universe, world
- cosmodicyA justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe, especially in regard to the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of the universe.
- cosmolabeAn instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies.
- cosmopoliteOne who is at home in every place; a citizen of the world; a cosmopolitan person.
- cosmotheticAssuming or positing the actual existence or reality of the physical or external world.
- paracosmA detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.