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cosmology

 

[ kɒzˈmɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of the universe

Cosmology is the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole. It endeavors to use the scientific method to understand the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the entire universe.

Synonyms

astrophysics, cosmogony

Examples of usage

  • Modern cosmology is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.
  • Cosmology seeks to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe.
Context #2 | Noun

belief system

Cosmology can also refer to a particular belief system about the origin and nature of the universe, often rooted in religious or philosophical traditions.

Synonyms

philosophy, worldview

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians had a cosmology that incorporated the creation myth of the god Atum.
  • Some indigenous cultures have cosmologies that involve a spiritual connection to the land and sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "cosmology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cosmologia

🇮🇳 ब्रह्माण्ड विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Kosmologie

🇮🇩 kosmologi

🇺🇦 космологія

🇵🇱 kosmologia

🇯🇵 宇宙論

🇫🇷 cosmologie

🇪🇸 cosmología

🇹🇷 kozmoloji

🇰🇷 우주론

🇸🇦 علم الكونيات

🇨🇿 kosmologie

🇸🇰 kozmológia

🇨🇳 宇宙学

🇸🇮 kozmologija

🇮🇸 heimsfræði

🇰🇿 космология

🇬🇪 კოსმოლოგია

🇦🇿 kosmologiya

🇲🇽 cosmología

Etymology

The term 'cosmology' originated from the Greek words 'kosmos', meaning 'world' or 'order', and 'logos', meaning 'study' or 'word'. The concept of cosmology has ancient roots in various civilizations, with early ideas about the structure and nature of the universe evolving over time. From the geocentric models of the ancient Greeks to the modern theories of the expanding universe, cosmology has been a central topic of human inquiry and curiosity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,638, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.