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cosmo

/ˈkɔzmo/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 25,252

Meaning

cosmos, universe

  • the universe seen as a well-ordered and harmonious whole

In a sentence

Gli astronomi scrutano il cosmo alla ricerca di nuovi pianeti.

Astronomers peer into the cosmos searching for new planets.

Il telescopio spaziale ha svelato immagini mai viste del cosmo profondo.

The space telescope revealed never-before-seen images of deep space.

Siamo davvero soli in questo immenso cosmo?

Are we truly alone in this immense cosmos?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cosmomasculine · singular
cosmimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often interchangeable with 'universo', but carries a more poetic or scientific tone implying order.

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