microcosmos

mi·cro·cosm

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kruh-koz-uh m]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌkɒz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kruh-koz-uh m]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌkɒz əm/

Definitions of microcosmos word

noun microcosmos a little world; a world in miniature (opposed to macrocosm). 1
noun microcosmos anything that is regarded as a world in miniature. 1
noun microcosmos human beings, humanity, society, or the like, viewed as an epitome or miniature of the world or universe. 1
noun microcosmos A small or microscopic cosmos; a microcosm. 1

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Origin of microcosmos

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English microcosme < Medieval Latin mīcrocosmus < Greek mīkròs kósmos small world. See micro-, cosmos

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Parts of speech for Microcosmos

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Microcosmos

microcosmos popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microcosmos usage trend in Literature

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