Cosmos vs. Cosmic — What's the Difference?

The cosmos (UK: , US: ) is the Universe. Using the word cosmos rather than the word universe implies viewing the universe as a complex and orderly system or entity; the opposite of chaos.

Of or relating to the regions of the universe distinct from Earth.

The universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious whole.

Infinitely or inconceivably extended; vast

An ordered, harmonious whole.

Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.

Harmony and order as distinct from chaos.

Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast.

Pl. cos·mos·es or cosmos Any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos in the composite family, having radiate flower heads of variously colored flowers and opposite pinnate leaves, especially C. bipinnatus and C. sulphureus, widely cultivated as garden annuals.

Of or relating to abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas.

The universe.

Rising or setting with the sun; not acronycal.

An ordered, harmonious whole.

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.

Any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously coloured flowers and pinnate leaves.

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

Plural of cosmo

Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed.

The universe or universality of created things; - so called from the order and harmony displayed in it.

Rising or setting with the sun; - the opposite of acronycal.

The theory or description of the universe, as a system displaying order and harmony.

Of unsurpassed size, extent, or significance; vast; as, of cosmic proportions; of cosmic importance.

A genus of composite plants closely related to Bidens, usually with very showy flowers, some with yellow, others with red, scarlet, purple, white, or lilac rays. They are natives of the warmer parts of America, and many species are cultivated. Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos diversifolius are among the best-known species; Cosmos caudatus, of the West Indies, is widely naturalized.

Of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe;

Everything that exists anywhere;

Inconceivably extended in space or time

Any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals