kosmisk

Kosmisk is a Swedish adjective meaning relating to the cosmos, the universe, or outer space. It is used in astronomy, cosmology, and astrophysics to describe objects and phenomena on a cosmic scale, and in figurative language to express enormity or universality.

Origin the word derives from Greek kosmikos 'pertaining to the world, universe' via Latin cosmicus, and has cognates in many European languages. The noun kosmos refers to the world or the cosmos, and kosmisk is the adjectival form.

Usage examples: In science, the phrase kosmisk bakgrundsstrålning denotes cosmic microwave background radiation; kosmisk strålning refers to cosmic rays; kosmiska fenomen can describe space-scale phenomena. In philosophy and literature, kosmisk can evoke vastness, order, or universal laws.

Related terms include kosmologi (cosmology), kosmos (the cosmos), and inflected forms such as kosmiska and kosmiskt.