cosmology

noun
UK: /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/
US: /kɑːzˈmɑːlədʒi/

  1. The study of the universe's origin, structure, and future, including its physical laws and evolution.

    1. Cosmology studies the universe.
    2. Modern cosmology uses physics to understand the origins of the universe.

  2. A particular theory or model about the structure and origin of the universe.

    1. His cosmology includes dark matter.
    2. Ancient Greek cosmology placed Earth at the center of everything.

Synonyms

astronomy astrobiology celestial mechanics astrochemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cosmology" in English means: The study of the universe's origin, structure, and future, including its physical laws and evolution., A particular theory or model about the structure and origin of the universe..

The phonetic transcription of "cosmology" is /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/ in British English and /kɑːzˈmɑːlədʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cosmology": astronomy, astrobiology, celestial mechanics, astrochemistry.

Example usage of "cosmology": "Cosmology studies the universe.". More examples on the page.