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Cosmological: meaning, definitions and examples

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cosmological

 

[ ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to cosmos

Cosmological refers to the branch of science that deals with the origins and development of the universe. It encompasses theories about the fundamental structure of space and time and the overall nature of the cosmos. In cosmological studies, scientists often explore concepts like the Big Bang, cosmic inflation, and the fate of the universe. The term is widely used in both scientific literature and discussions about the universe's creation and evolution.

Synonyms

astronomical, cosmic, universal

Examples of usage

  • Cosmological models help explain the universe's evolution.
  • Their research focused on cosmological expansion.
  • He is studying cosmological phenomena in modern physics.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosmological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cosmológico

🇮🇳 संसार संबंधी

🇩🇪 kosmologisch

🇮🇩 kosmologis

🇺🇦 космологічний

🇵🇱 kosmologiczny

🇯🇵 宇宙論の

🇫🇷 cosmologique

🇪🇸 cosmológico

🇹🇷 kozmolojik

🇰🇷 우주론적인

🇸🇦 كوسمولوجي

🇨🇿 kosmologický

🇸🇰 kozmologický

🇨🇳 宇宙的

🇸🇮 kozmološki

🇮🇸 geimfræðilegur

🇰🇿 космологиялық

🇬🇪 კოსმოლოგიური

🇦🇿 kosmoloji

🇲🇽 cosmológico

Etymology

The term 'cosmological' derives from the late 19th century, rooted in the Greek word 'kosmos', meaning 'universe' or 'world', and 'logia', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. The concept encompasses a broad range of ideas concerning the cosmos, extending from ancient philosophy and astronomy to modern physics and cosmology. Historically, cosmology was more intertwined with philosophy, as thinkers sought to understand the nature of existence and the universe's organization. However, with advancements in scientific inquiry and technology, the term has evolved to focus more on empirical data and theoretical frameworks that explain cosmic evolution and structure. Today, cosmological studies are integral to understanding fundamental questions about the nature of reality, space, and time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,265, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.