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macrocosm

mac·ro·cosm
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mak-ruh-koz-uh m]
    • /ˈmæk rəˌkɒz əm/
    • /ˈmæk.rəʊˌkɒz.əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-ruh-koz-uh m]
    • /ˈmæk rəˌkɒz əm/

Definitions of macrocosm word

  • noun macrocosm the great world or universe; the universe considered as a whole (opposed to microcosm). 1
  • noun macrocosm the total or entire complex structure of something: the macrocosm of war. 1
  • noun macrocosm a representation of a smaller unit or entity by a larger one, presumably of a similar structure. 1
  • noun macrocosm The universe; the cosmos. 1
  • noun macrocosm universe 1
  • singular noun macrocosm A macrocosm is a complex organized system such as the universe or a society, considered as a single unit. 0

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Origin of macrocosm

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < French macrocosme < Medieval Latin macrocosmus. See macro-, cosmos

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Parts of speech for Macrocosm

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

macrocosm popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

macrocosm usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for macrocosm

noun macrocosm

  • cosmos — The cosmos is the universe.
  • whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
  • totality — something that is total or constitutes a total; the total amount; a whole.
  • nature — has the X nature
  • universe — the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.

Antonyms for macrocosm

noun macrocosm

  • part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
  • microcosm — a little world; a world in miniature (opposed to macrocosm).

Top questions with macrocosm

  • what does macrocosm mean?

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