cos·mic

(kŏz′mĭk) also cos·mi·cal (-mĭ-kəl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the regions of the universe distinct from Earth.

2. Infinitely or inconceivably extended; vast: "a coming together of heads of government to take up the cosmic business of nations" (Meg Greenfield).

[Greek kosmikos, from kosmos, universe.]

cos′mi·cal·ly adv.

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I believe that this is a deeply personal choice--without a cosmically right or wrong answer.

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