the philosophical study of the origin and nature of the universe
2.
the branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the universe
3.
a particular account of the origin or structure of the universe
Ptolemaic cosmology
Derived forms
cosmological (ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or cosmologic (ˌcosmoˈlogic)
adjective
cosmologically (ˌcosmoˈlogically)
adverb
cosmologist (cosˈmologist)
noun
cosmology in American English
(kɑzˈmɑlədʒi)
noun
1.
the scientific study of the form, content, organization, and evolution of the universe
2.
the branch of metaphysics dealing with the origin and structure of the universe
Derived forms
cosmological (ˌcosmoˈlogical) (ˌkɑzməˈlɑdʒəkəl)
adjective
cosmologically (ˌcosmoˈlogically)
adverb
cosmologist (cosˈmologist)
noun
Word origin
ML cosmologia: see cosmo- & -logy
Examples of 'cosmology' in a sentence
cosmology
He is interested in cosmology and astronomy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He has a fantastic ability for making physics and cosmology accessible.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This astonishing idea concerning the origins of the universe is a cornerstone of modern cosmology.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There was then no clear separation between the sciences of cosmology and biology.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
The separation between biology and cosmology was reinforced by territorial boundaries on both sides.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
So she can afford to be carefree and devote herself to cosmology and evolutionary biology.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Only a few romantics like me continue to hope that one day the links between biology and cosmology may be restored.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
This is now arguably the best place in Britain to be studying astronomy and cosmology.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This doesn't seem to square with modern cosmology.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The separation between the disciplines of biology and cosmology may be philosophically regrettable but it is built into the structure of modern science.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
On the other hand, the meeting failed to bring together biology and cosmology.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
Modern cosmology was born.
Christianity Today (2000)
They must contend now with the knowledge, born of modern cosmology and biology, that natural causes are sufficient explanation for the natural world.