English[]
Etymology[]
From Medieval Latin macrocosmus, formed from Template:El[[Category:Template:El derivations|Macrocosm]] μάκρος (makros) "great, long" + κόσμος (cosmos) "universe, order".
Pronunciation[]
- (UK) IPA: /ˈmæk.rəʊˌkɒ.zəm/, SAMPA: /"m{k.r@U%kQ.z@m/
- (US) IPA: /ˈmæk.rəˌkɑ.zəm/, SAMPA: /"m{k.r@%kA.z@m/
Noun[]
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Macrocosm ({{{1}}})
- A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.
- (used absolutely) The universe.
Antonyms[]
Derived terms[]
Related terms[]
- cosmos
Translations[]
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures
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the universe — see universe
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See also[]
- macroworld
Romanian[]
Etymology[]
French macrocosme
Noun[]
Macrocosm n. (plural macrocosmuri)
Declension[]
The plural of this word is rarely used.
declension of Macrocosm
gender n. | uncountable |
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Nominative/Accusative (Unarticulated) |
Macrocosm |
Nominative/Accusative (Definite articulation) |
macrocosmul |
Genitive/Dative (Definite articulation) |
macrocosmului |
Synonyms[]
- macrocosmos
Antonyms[]
- microcosm
- microcosmos
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