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cosmology

Pronunciation: /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/
Definition of cosmology

noun (plural cosmologies)

[mass noun]
  • the science of the origin and development of the universe. Modern cosmology is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.
  • [count noun] an account or theory of the origin of the universe.

Derivatives

cosmological

adjective

cosmologist

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French cosmologie or modern Latin cosmologia, from Greek kosmos 'order or world' + -logia 'discourse'

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Definition of cosmology in the US English dictionary
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