cosmogony
a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system.
Origin of cosmogony
1Other words from cosmogony
- cos·mog·o·nal, cos·mo·gon·ic [koz-muh-gon-ik], /ˌkɒz məˈgɒn ɪk/, cos·mo·gon·i·cal, adjective
- cos·mog·o·nist, noun
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How to use cosmogony in a sentence
The cosmogonists and framers of Theories of the Earth were succeeded by other schools of thought.
Unfortunately, this and similar ridicule directed against the cosmogonists was too well deserved.
Principles of Geology | Charles Lyell
British Dictionary definitions for cosmogony
/ (kɒzˈmɒɡənɪ) /
the study of the origin and development of the universe or of a particular system in the universe, such as the solar system
a theory of such an origin or evolution
Origin of cosmogony
1Derived forms of cosmogony
- cosmogonal, adjective
- cosmogonic (ˌkɒzməˈɡɒnɪk) or cosmogonical, adjective
- cosmogonist, noun
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Scientific definitions for cosmogony
[ kŏz-mŏg′ə-nē ]
The branch of cosmology that studies the origin of the universe and the larger objects found within it, such as the solar system.
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