Acosmistic

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˌkɑˈzmɪstɪk/

Definitions of acosmistic

adjective relating to acosmism, the belief that the universe is devoid of real existence

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like scary movies because they make me feel acosmistic.

A2 The main character in the book had an acosmistic view of the world.

B1 The artist's paintings often depict an acosmistic perspective on life.

B2 The philosopher's acosmistic beliefs challenged traditional views on existence.

C1 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's acosmistic philosophy.

C2 The scientist's acosmistic theories revolutionized the field of astrophysics.

Examples of acosmistic in a Sentence

formal The philosopher's acosmistic beliefs led him to reject the idea of a structured universe.

informal She's always been a bit acosmistic, questioning the existence of any higher power.

slang Some people think being acosmistic is cool, like being a rebel against the universe.

figurative His acosmistic view of the world made him feel like a lone star in a vast galaxy.

Grammatical Forms of acosmistic

• past tense: acosmized
• plural: acosmistics
• comparative: more acosmistic
• superlative: most acosmistic
• present tense: acosmizes
• future tense: will acosmize
• perfect tense: has acosmized
• continuous tense: is acosmizing
• singular: acosmistic
• positive degree: acosmistic
• infinitive: to acosmize
• gerund: acosmizing
• participle: acosmized

Origin and Evolution of acosmistic

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acosmistic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'cosmistic' which pertains to a belief in the existence of a universe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a philosophical position that denies the existence of the universe or any organized system, the term 'acosmistic' has evolved to also encompass a broader sense of detachment from worldly concerns or a rejection of cosmic significance.