| word | COSM |
|---|---|
| meaning | COSM comes from the Greek word for “order.” Since the Greeks believed the universe was an orderly place, words in this group usually relate to the universe. So cosmonaut was the word for a space traveler from the former Soviet Union. (The roots of our own word, astronaut, suggest “star traveler” instead.) Oddly enough, cosmetics comes from the same root, since putting things in order is similar to decorating something—such as your face. |
Tags: mwvb::root, mwvb::unit:9, mwvb::unit:9:root, obsidian_to_anki
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