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cosmos is a common noun.  Its 2 syllables, cos mos, are pronounced KOS mos.  There are 5 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement:  opposed to chaos.  Source

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world is a noun.  Definition 1 of 8 is:  The earth; the terraqueous globe.  (1) The universe (of which the earth was once supposed to be the center). ellipsis.  Source:  An excerpt from the  Practical Standard Dictionary

universe is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  The aggregate of all existing things; the whole creation; in restricted sense, the earth.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

system is a noun.  Definition 1 of 9 is:  Orderly combination or arrangement, as of parts or elements, into a whole; specifically, such combination according to some rational principle; any methodic arrangement of parts.  Definition 2 is:  In science and philosophy, an orderly collection of logically related principles and facts.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

perfect as an adjective.  Definition 1 of 9 is:  Having all the qualities, excellences, or elements that are requisite to its nature or kind; without defect or lack; consummated; supremely excellent; complete.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

order as a noun.  Definition 1 of 12 is:  Methodical and harmonious arrangement, as of successive things.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

arrangement is a noun.  Definition 1 of 4 is:  An arranging or that which is arranged; disposition; order.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 2 is:  Hence, any harmonious and complete system evolved out of complex details.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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hence is an adverb.  Definition 3 of 3 is:  From this cause or source; consequently; therefore.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

harmonious is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Possessing harmony; concordant; musical; peaceable.  Definition 2 is:  Symmetrical; congruous.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

complete as an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Having all needed or normal parts, elements, or details; lacking nothing; entire; perfect; full.  Definition 2 is:  Thoroughly wrought out; finished.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

system is a noun.  Definition 1 of 9 is:  Orderly combination or arrangement, as of parts or elements, into a whole; specifically, such combination according to some rational principle; any methodic arrangement of parts.  Definition 2 is:  In science and philosophy, an orderly collection of logically related principles and facts.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

evolved as a verb, transitive.  Definition 2 of 3 is:  Produced by evolution.  Source:  A modification from the Practical Standard Dictionary

complex is an adjective.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Consisting of various parts or elements; composite.  Definition 2 is:  Complicated; involved; intricate.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

detail as a noun.  Definition 1 of 5 is:  A separately considered particular or item; minor part; accessory.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 3 is:  Order; harmony.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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order as a noun.  Definition 1 of 12 is:  Methodical and harmonious arrangement, as of successive things.  Definition 2 is:  Proper or working condition; available state.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

harmony is a noun.  Definition 3 of 4 is:  Completeness and perfection resulting from diversity in unity; agreement in relation; orderliness; in art, a normal state of completeness in the relations of things to each other.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 4 in Botany is:  A small genus of the Asteraceæ, related to the dahlia.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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genus is a noun.  The only definition, in Biology is:  A classificatory group of animals or plants embracing one or more species.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Asteraceæ is a noun.  The only definition, in Botany is:  A large family of highly developed plants of the order Asterales, the aster or thistle family.  There are 780 genera and about 10,000 species, very widely distributed.  Many are kitchen vegetables, others are ornamental.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

Dahlia is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  A genus of flowering herbs of the aster family.  Definition 2 is:  A plant, tuber, or flower of this genus.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 5 is: Also, Kosmos, (capitalized) in Aerospace, one of a long series of Soviet satellites that have been launched into orbit around the earth.  Source:  Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary

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aerospace as a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.  Definition 2 is: the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, et cetera, that operate in aerospace.  Source:  Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary

Soviet as a noun.  The only definition, in Russian is:  Literally, "council."  Specifically:  (1) a council; especially, a soldiers', peasants', and workmen's council.  (2) A form of government administered by delegates elected by the workmen, soldiers, and peasants.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

satellite is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2, in Astronomy is:  A smaller body attending and revolving round a larger one; ellipsis.  Source:   An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

launch as a verb, transitive.  Definition 3 of 3 is:  To hurl or propel, as a dart; throw flying:  ellipsis.  Source:   An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

orbit as a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  The path in space along which a heavenly body moves about its center of attraction..  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

earth as a noun.  Definition 1 of 11 is:  The globe on which we dwell, considered as a whole:  ellipsis.  Source:   An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary


The singular possessive of cosmos is:  cosmos's.  The plurals of cosmos are:  cosmos and cosmoses.  The plural possessive of cosmos is:  cosmos'.  The plural possessive of cosmoses is:  cosmoses'.

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