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Cosmic

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ Cos″mic (k?z″m?k), Cos″mic‐al (–m?–kal), } a. [Gr. κοσμικόσ of the world, fr. κόσμοσ: cf. F. cosmique. See Cosmos.] 1. Pertaining to the universe, and having special reference to universal law or order, or to the one grand harmonious system of things; hence; harmonious; orderly.

2. Pertaining to the solar system as a whole, and not to the earth alone.

3. Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed. “Cosmic ranges of time.” Tyndall.

4. (Astron.) Rising or setting with the sun; — the opposite of acronycal.