Definition of COSMOGONY

cosmogony

Meanings

Plural: cosmogonies

Noun

  • the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
  • The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.
  • Any specific theory, model, myth, or other account of the origin of the universe.
  • The creation of the universe.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek κοσμογονία (kosmogonía), from κόσμος (kósmos, “world”) + γόνος (gónos, “creation”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -gony.

Scrabble Score: 17

cosmogony is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cosmogony is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cosmogony is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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