Definition of COSMOLOGY

cosmology

Meanings

Plural: cosmologies

Noun

  • the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
  • the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
  • The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
  • A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.
  • A particular view (cultural or religious) of the structure and origin of the universe.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin cosmologia, from Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world”) + -λογία (-logía, “treating of”), combination form of -λόγος (-lógos, “one who speaks (in a certain manner)”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -logy.

Synonyms

cosmogeny, cosmogony

Scrabble Score: 17

cosmology is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cosmology is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 20

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