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microcosm 

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development
A boarding school is a microcosm in comparison to the real world. Although it may have the same characteristics, it is just a smaller version of it and not the real thing. See macrocosm and wobblotocrosm
microcosm by Alisha July 8, 2004

microcosm 

A solar system that fits in your eye.
"Staring straight up into the sky, oh my my! A solar system that fits in your eye... Microcosm."
microcosm by Pink Sheets December 28, 2005

Macrocosm and Microcosm (Science)

The principle that the patterns and structures of the very large (macrocosm) are reflected in the very small (microcosm), and vice versa. It's the scientific echo of "as above, so below." An atom with a nucleus and orbiting electrons structurally resembles a solar system with a star and orbiting planets. The neural networks in your brain resemble the web of galaxies in the universe. This concept suggests that the universe is a self-similar, holographic system where the laws of physics create repeating patterns at every scale, from the quantum foam to the cosmic web. Understanding the microcosm (like quantum mechanics) often gives you the keys to understanding the macrocosm (like the behavior of black holes).
Macrocosm and Microcosm (Science) "Look at this fractal broccoli. Now look at a satellite image of a forest. Now look at a diagram of your lungs. Macrocosm and Microcosm, baby. Nature's just copy-pasting the same 'efficient branching' design at every scale because it's too lazy to come up with something new."

Mikrokosmos 

Title of a BTS song...the word MIKROKOSMOS is a sentimental word it gives off a positive sensitive and powerful meaning , meaning :love ,friendship,pleasure etc.

mikrokosmos is an empowering word.
When I listen to the song MIKROKOSMOS it almost makes me cry it is so touching.

Mikrokosmos 

Mikrokosmos is a cycle of piano pieces by composer Béla Bartók. This is also the title of a BTS song in their album, "Map of the Soul: Persona."
"Wow! Have you listened to Mikrokosmos?"
"Which one?"
Mikrokosmos by jinaminbun May 3, 2019

Mikrokosmos 

It means LittleUniverse.

It has a Great meaning For BTS and Their Fans A.R.M.Y. They believe that BTS and Army live in a little hopeful Univers where everyone loves themselve.
Person 1: This is my Mikrokosmos.
Person 2: Where we live to love each other.
Mikrokosmos by Makeitrighttogether October 18, 2019
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026
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