(n)highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds
{ } a. [ Gr. kosmiko`s of the world, fr. ko`smos: 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Pertaining to the solar system as a whole, and not to the earth alone. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed. “Cosmic ranges of time.” Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Astron.) Rising or setting with the sun; -- the opposite of acronycal. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. of unsurpassed size, extent, or significance; vast; as, of cosmic proportions; of cosmic importance. [ PJC ]
[いんようごぎょう;おんようごぎょう, inyougogyou ; onyougogyou](n) the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology[Add to Longdo]