acosmic
|a-cos-mic|
C2
/eɪˈkɒzmɪk/
universe as illusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acosmic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akosmikos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'kosmos' meant 'world' or 'universe.'
Historical Evolution
'akosmikos' transformed into the modern English word 'acosmic' through philosophical discourse.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not of the world,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the belief that the universe is illusory.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the belief that the universe is illusory or that it lacks true reality.
The philosopher's acosmic view challenged traditional cosmological theories.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 04:36