cosmology

[ koz-mol-uh-jee ]

/ kɒzˈmɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom.

the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe.

Origin of cosmology

From the New Latin word cosmologia, dating back to 1650–60. See cosmo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM cosmology

cos·mol·o·ger, cos·mol·o·gist, nouncos·mo·log·i·cal

[koz-muh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒz məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, cos·mo·log·ic, adjectivecos·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby cosmology

cosmoid, cosmological argument, cosmological constant, cosmological principle, cosmological redshift, cosmology, cosmonaut, cosmonautics, cosmopolis, cosmopolitan, cosmopolitanize

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Example sentences from the Web for cosmology

Whether those facts match the cosmology of an Iron Age text is not their problem.
Southern Baptist Convention: Trans People Don’t Exist|Jay Michaelson|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet Carson is undoubtedly a powerful new force in the GOP cosmology.
Really, Dr. Carson? Obamacare Is Worse Than 9/11?|Evan Gahr|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last week, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev felt the need to reject the Mayan cosmology.
Russians Prepare for World’s End, Buy Candles and Vodka|Anna Nemtsova|December 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Since philosophy and physics intertwine at the far reaches of cosmology, this makes him a much more satisfying guide than most.
“Why Does the World Exist?” by Jim Holt: Review|Anthony Gottlieb|July 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST

It is even permissible to say that he took physics or cosmology too lightly.
The Enchiridion|Epictetus
As to the cosmology of the story-tellers, all we can say is, that they appear to uphold the Zetetic school.
The Folk-Tales of the Magyars|Various
We have just shown that, thus understood, totemism also has it cosmology.
The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life|Emile Durkheim
A supramundane physics or cosmology was evolved at the same time.
Outspoken Essays|William Ralph Inge
The specialist sees only through his microscope, and knows about as much of cosmology as does his microbe.
Tracks of a Rolling Stone|Henry J. Coke

British Dictionary definitions for cosmology

cosmology

/ (kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the philosophical study of the origin and nature of the universe

the branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the universe

a particular account of the origin or structure of the universePtolemaic cosmology

Derived forms of cosmology

cosmological (ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or cosmologic, adjectivecosmologically, adverbcosmologist, noun

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Cultural definitions for cosmology (1 of 2)

cosmology

[ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ]

A system of beliefs that seeks to describe or explain the origin and structure of the universe. A cosmology attempts to establish an ordered, harmonious framework that integrates time, space, the planets, stars, and other celestial phenomena. In so-called primitive societies, cosmologies help explain the relationship of human beings to the rest of the universe and are therefore closely tied to religious beliefs and practices. In modern industrial societies, cosmologies seek to explain the universe through astronomy and mathematics. Metaphysics also plays a part in the formation of cosmologies. (See also under “Physical Sciences and Mathematics.”)

Cultural definitions for cosmology (2 of 2)

cosmology

[ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ]

The branch of science dealing with the large-scale structure, origins, and development of the universe. (See astronomy and Big Bang theory.)

Scientific definitions for cosmology

cosmology

[ kŏz-mŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe.

A specific theory or model of the origin and evolution of the universe.

单词	cosmology
释义	cosmology [ koz-mol-uh-jee ] / kɒzˈmɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cosmology ON THESAURUS.COM noun the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and general structure of the universe, with its parts, elements, and laws, and especially with such of its characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom. the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe. Origin of cosmology From the New Latin word cosmologia, dating back to 1650–60. See cosmo-, -logy OTHER WORDS FROM cosmology cos·mol·o·ger, cos·mol·o·gist, nouncos·mo·log·i·cal [koz-muh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒz məˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, cos·mo·log·ic, adjectivecos·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby cosmology cosmoid, cosmological argument, cosmological constant, cosmological principle, cosmological redshift, cosmology, cosmonaut, cosmonautics, cosmopolis, cosmopolitan, cosmopolitanize Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cosmology Whether those facts match the cosmology of an Iron Age text is not their problem. Southern Baptist Convention: Trans People Don’t Exist\|Jay Michaelson\|June 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet Carson is undoubtedly a powerful new force in the GOP cosmology. Really, Dr. Carson? Obamacare Is Worse Than 9/11?\|Evan Gahr\|June 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Last week, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev felt the need to reject the Mayan cosmology. Russians Prepare for World’s End, Buy Candles and Vodka\|Anna Nemtsova\|December 11, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Since philosophy and physics intertwine at the far reaches of cosmology, this makes him a much more satisfying guide than most. “Why Does the World Exist?” by Jim Holt: Review\|Anthony Gottlieb\|July 17, 2012\|DAILY BEAST It is even permissible to say that he took physics or cosmology too lightly. The Enchiridion\|Epictetus As to the cosmology of the story-tellers, all we can say is, that they appear to uphold the Zetetic school. The Folk-Tales of the Magyars\|Various We have just shown that, thus understood, totemism also has it cosmology. The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life\|Emile Durkheim A supramundane physics or cosmology was evolved at the same time. Outspoken Essays\|William Ralph Inge The specialist sees only through his microscope, and knows about as much of cosmology as does his microbe. Tracks of a Rolling Stone\|Henry J. Coke British Dictionary definitions for cosmology cosmology / (kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪ) / noun the philosophical study of the origin and nature of the universe the branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the universe a particular account of the origin or structure of the universePtolemaic cosmology Derived forms of cosmology cosmological (ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or cosmologic, adjectivecosmologically, adverbcosmologist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cosmology cosmogony, creation, ontology, perspective, viewpoint, position, view, underpinning Cultural definitions for cosmology (1 of 2) cosmology [ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ] A system of beliefs that seeks to describe or explain the origin and structure of the universe. A cosmology attempts to establish an ordered, harmonious framework that integrates time, space, the planets, stars, and other celestial phenomena. In so-called primitive societies, cosmologies help explain the relationship of human beings to the rest of the universe and are therefore closely tied to religious beliefs and practices. In modern industrial societies, cosmologies seek to explain the universe through astronomy and mathematics. Metaphysics also plays a part in the formation of cosmologies. (See also under “Physical Sciences and Mathematics.”) Cultural definitions for cosmology (2 of 2) cosmology [ (koz-mol-uh-jee) ] The branch of science dealing with the large-scale structure, origins, and development of the universe. (See astronomy and Big Bang theory.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for cosmology cosmology [ kŏz-mŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe. A specific theory or model of the origin and evolution of the universe. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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cosmology

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