Definition of COSMOGRAPHY

cosmography

Meanings

Plural: cosmographies

Noun

  • the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy)
  • a representation of the earth or the heavens
    • "the cosmography of Ptolemy"
  • The creation of maps of the universe.
  • The study of the size and geometry of the universe and changes in those with cosmic time.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek κοσμογρᾰφία (kosmogrăphía, “description of the world”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -graphy.

Scrabble Score: 24

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Words With Friends Score: 26

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