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cosmology

cos·mo·logy

US/kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ uncommon

noun

1.

the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe

2.

the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe

Synonyms

Origin

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.

Phrases

  • big bang theory
  • steady state theory

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Broader terms

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