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cosmocentric

|cos-mo-cen-tric|

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/ˌkɑzmoʊˈsɛntrɪk/

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/ˌkɒzməʊˈsɛntrɪk/

centered on the cosmos

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cosmocentric' originates from Modern English, formed by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'cosmo-' (from Greek 'kosmos') and the suffix '-centric' (from Greek 'kentron' via Latin/Old French), where 'kosmos' meant 'order, world' and 'kentron' meant 'center'. 「cosmocentric」は現代英語で、ギリシャ語由来の接頭辞 'cosmo-'(ギリシャ語 'kosmos' に由来)と接尾辞 '-centric'(ギリシャ語 'kentron' がラテン語・古フランス語を経たもの)を結合してできた語で、'kosmos' は「秩序・世界」を、'kentron' は「中心」を意味した。

Historical Evolution

'cosmo-' comes from Greek 'kosmos' which passed into Latin and then into English word-formation as a productive combining form; '-centric' comes from Greek 'kentron' that produced Latin 'centrum' and later formations in French and English. Over time these elements were joined in Modern English to form 'cosmocentric'. 「cosmo-」はギリシャ語 'kosmos' から来てラテン語を経て英語の語形成要素として定着し、'-centric' はギリシャ語 'kentron' がラテン語 'centrum' を生みフランス語・英語の派生語へとつながった。これらの要素が近代英語で結びついて「cosmocentric」が形成された。

Meaning Changes

Initially the components referred literally to 'world/order' and 'center'; combined, the term's sense evolved to describe worldviews or perspectives that place the cosmos at the center of importance. 「当初は要素それぞれが文字どおり『秩序・世界』と『中心』を指していたが、結合してからは宇宙を重要視する見方や世界観を表す意味へと変化した。」

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

considering the cosmos (the universe) as the central or most important factor; oriented toward the universe as a whole.

The philosopher proposed a cosmocentric theory that placed the universe, rather than human concerns, at the center of ethical deliberation.

Synonyms

cosmicuniverse-centeredcosmos-centered

Antonyms

Adjective 2

relating to or characteristic of the cosmos; pertaining to the structure, order, or nature of the universe.

Ancient myths often include cosmocentric elements that explain the origin and order of the universe.

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Last updated: 2026/01/16 14:13

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