English Explanatory Dictionary

cosmology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
  2. A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.
  3. A particular view (cultural or religious) of the structure and origin of the universe.

Pronunciation

/kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ en-us-cosmology.ogg

Word forms

cosmology cosmologies

Etymology

From Medieval Latin cosmologia, from Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world”) + -λογία (-logía, “treating of”), combination form of -λόγος (-lógos, “one who speaks (in a certain manner)”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -logy.

Synonyms

cosmovision worldview

Related words

cosmic cosmogony cosmologic cosmological cosmologist cosmos eschatology big bang theory steady state theory
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