Elements of the Universe: cosm (universe), globe (sphere), verse (turn)

Learn this list of words derived from cosm ("universe"), globe ("sphere"), and verse ("turn"). The literal meaning of universe is all things turned into one.
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  1. cosmos
    the universe considered as a whole
  2. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
  3. cosmology
    the study of the evolution and structure of the universe
  4. cosmopolitan
    composed of people from many parts of the world
    kosmos + polites ("citizen") + an (suffix forming adjectives)
  5. cosmetic
    serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
    kosmein ("to arrange; to order") + ic (suffix forming adjectives)
  6. globe
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
  7. globalization
    growth to a worldwide scale
  8. globetrotter
    someone who travels widely and often
  9. universe
    everything that exists anywhere
  10. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
Created on Wed Feb 11 11:13:55 EST 2026 (updated Fri Mar 20 16:06:40 EDT 2026)

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