noun
cosmology
kahz-MAH-luhd-zhee
Cosmology (noun) means the scientific study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe. Example: “Modern cosmology relies heavily on data from telescopes observing the earliest galaxies.”
noun
1
The scientific study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe.
"Modern cosmology relies heavily on data from telescopes observing the earliest galaxies."
2
A particular culture's or religion's belief system about how the universe came to be and how it works.
"Many ancient cosmologies pictured the Earth resting on the back of a giant animal."
How to use cosmology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study — scientific or mythical — of the universe and how it came to be.
Common pairings
modern cosmology
ancient cosmology
physical cosmology
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- Plural
- cosmologies
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Etymology
From Greek kosmos ("world, universe") plus -logia ("study of").
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cosmogony
cosmogeny
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What does “cosmology” mean?
The word “cosmology” means the scientific study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe. In plain terms, the study — scientific or mythical — of the universe and how it came to be.
How do you pronounce “cosmology”?
“Cosmology” is pronounced kahz-MAH-luhd-zhee (/kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cosmology” in a sentence?
Here is “cosmology” used in a sentence: “Modern cosmology relies heavily on data from telescopes observing the earliest galaxies.”
What part of speech is “cosmology”?
“Cosmology” is a noun.
Where does the word “cosmology” come from?
The word “cosmology” comes from Greek. From Greek kosmos ("world, universe") plus -logia ("study of").
How many meanings does “cosmology” have?
“Cosmology” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the scientific study of the origin, structure, and future of the universe.
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