adj
cosmological
Cosmological (adj) means relating to cosmology, the study of the universe's structure and origins. Example: “The professor explained several cosmological theories about how the universe began.”
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Relating to cosmology, the study of the universe's structure and origins.
"Within the standard cosmological framework, however, the new satellite data underscored the existence of puzzling anomalies that may yet lead theorists back to the drawing board."
— Dennis Overbye, Universe as an Infant: Fatter Than Expected and Kind of Lumpy (2013)
"The professor explained several cosmological theories about how the universe began."
How to use cosmological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the scientific or philosophical study of the universe as a whole.
Common pairings
cosmological theory
cosmological constant
cosmological model
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Etymology
From cosmology plus the adjective ending -ical.
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What does “cosmological” mean?
The word “cosmological” means relating to cosmology, the study of the universe's structure and origins. In plain terms, to do with the scientific or philosophical study of the universe as a whole.
How do you use “cosmological” in a sentence?
Here is “cosmological” used in a sentence: “The professor explained several cosmological theories about how the universe began.”
What part of speech is “cosmological”?
“Cosmological” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of cosmological?
"cosmological" (adj) means relating to cosmology, the study of the universe's structure and origins.
