cosmology
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom.
the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe.
Origin of cosmology
1Other words from cosmology
- cos·mol·o·ger, cos·mol·o·gist, noun
- cos·mo·log·i·cal [koz-muh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒz məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, cos·mo·log·ic, adjective
- cos·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use cosmology in a sentence
The universe, it turns out, expands, and Einstein considered the cosmological constant his “biggest blunder.”
This Week’s Hot Reads: May 20, 2013 | Cameron Martin, Jessica Ferri, Jimmy So | May 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut observations today suggest that, indeed, the cosmological constant is necessary.
This Week’s Hot Reads: May 20, 2013 | Cameron Martin, Jessica Ferri, Jimmy So | May 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAlthough his cosmological references are often incidental they are not introduced in a pedantic manner.
Astronomical Lore in Chaucer | Florence M. GrimmIf it is consistently worked out, it leads to pure cosmological dualism.
The Wonders of Life | Ernst HaeckelThis makes it clear that Fornjot and his offspring are not historical persons, but cosmological impersonations.
The Younger Edda | Snorre
In the last century the dogma of liberty was fought with general philosophic and cosmological arguments.
The cosmological proof—that the “moral order of the world” demands the eternal duration of the human soul—is a baseless dogma.
British Dictionary definitions for cosmology
/ (kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
the philosophical study of the origin and nature of the universe
the branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the universe
a particular account of the origin or structure of the universe: Ptolemaic cosmology
Derived forms of cosmology
- cosmological (ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or cosmologic, adjective
- cosmologically, adverb
- cosmologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for cosmology
[ kŏz-mŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.
A specific theory or model of the origin and evolution of the universe.
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Cultural definitions for cosmology (1 of 2)
[ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ]
A system of beliefs that seeks to describe or explain the origin and structure of the universe. A cosmology attempts to establish an ordered, harmonious framework that integrates time, space, the planets, stars, and other celestial phenomena. In so-called primitive societies, cosmologies help explain the relationship of human beings to the rest of the universe and are therefore closely tied to religious beliefs and practices. In modern industrial societies, cosmologies seek to explain the universe through astronomy and mathematics. Metaphysics also plays a part in the formation of cosmologies. (See also under “Physical Sciences and Mathematics.”)
[ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of science dealing with the large-scale structure, origins, and development of the universe. (See astronomy and Big Bang theory.)
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