cosmo-
Americancombining form
Usage
What does cosmo- mean? Cosmo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “world” or "universe." In some cases, it represents "outer space."Cosmo- comes from the Greek kósmos, variously meaning “order, good order, government, world order, the universe.” The Greek kósmos is ultimately the source of the English words cosmos, cosmic, cosmopolitan, and cosmetics, among others. What does makeup have to do with the universe? Find out at our entry for the word.What are variants of cosmo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, cosmo- becomes cosm-, as in cosmism.When used as the final element of a compound word, cosmo- becomes -cosm, as is microcosm.
Etymology
Origin of cosmo-
From Greek kosmo-, combining form of kósmos “order, good order, government, world order, the universe”; cosmos
Example Sentences
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Kellie McCann who works at the ranch walks Dr. Bill Releford’s dogs Bodie and Cosmo as guests Rika Talbert and Kev Brown enjoy some time with them.
From Los Angeles Times
Veradermics, which is developing an oral extended-release version of minoxidil, went public earlier this month, and Cosmo’s disclosure in early December of promising Phase 3 data for clascoterone prompted a rally for its stock, which has nearly doubled since then.
From MarketWatch
Cosmo and Veradermics both have important milestones this year.
From MarketWatch
Cosmo has said it plans to submit clascoterone, a topical androgen receptor inhibitor, to the FDA for review this year once a safety study wraps up, and its stock is up 10% so far this year.
From MarketWatch
This was the first live event for Evie magazine, which bills itself as a “conservative Cosmo” for young women with traditional values.
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