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cosmogony
Cosmogony (noun) means the study, in science, religion and other fields, of how the universe or solar system came into being.
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1
The study, in science, religion and other fields, of how the universe or solar system came into being.
2
A particular theory, model or myth that explains how the universe began.
3
The actual coming into being of the universe, including its earliest stages.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek κοσμογονία (kosmogonía), formed from κόσμος (kósmos, “world”) and γόνος (gónos, “creation”); by surface analysis, it can be broken down as cosmo- + -gony.
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What is the meaning of cosmogony?
"cosmogony" (noun) means the study, in science, religion and other fields, of how the universe or solar system came into being.
What is another word for cosmogony?
Other words for "cosmogony" include cosmology, cosmogeny.
What are the different meanings of cosmogony?
"cosmogony" has 3 main meanings: 1. The study, in science, religion and other fields, of how the universe or solar system came into being; 2. A particular theory, model or myth that explains how the universe began; 3. The actual coming into being of the universe, including its earliest stages.
