| cosmogony |
the study or a theory of the beginnings, structure, and evolution of the universe. |
| cosmography |
the science, or a particular description, of the physical arrangement of the universe and the earth. |
| cosmology |
the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, origin, and development of the universe. [2 definitions] |
| cosmonaut |
a space traveler or astronaut, esp. one from Russia. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. [3 definitions] |
| cosmopolite |
a cosmopolitan. |
| cosmos |
the totality of material existence, esp. considered as a unified, orderly whole; universe. [4 definitions] |
| cosponsor |
one who jointly sponsors an event, legislation, presentation, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| cosponsorship |
combined form of sponsorship. |
| Cossack |
a member of any of various tribes of southwestern Russia, many of whom were renowned horsemen in the czars' armies. |
| cosset |
to treat indulgently or as a pet; pamper. [2 definitions] |
| cost |
the amount charged or given in payment for services or goods; price. [6 definitions] |
| cost accounting |
an accounting system in which all costs of production and distribution are itemized and allocated, as to various products. |
| costal |
of or relating to the ribs or the rib area. |
| costar |
one of two or more lead performers in the same presentation. [3 definitions] |
| Costa Rica |
a Central American country between Panama and Nicaragua. |
| cost-effective |
producing optimum results for the amount spent; efficient or economical. |
| costive |
having or causing difficult or infrequent bowel movement; constipated or constipating. [2 definitions] |
| costless |
combined form of cost. |
| costly |
of high cost, value, or expense. [2 definitions] |
| cost of living |
the average cost of food, shelter, clothes, and other basic necessities for a household or a single person. |