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cosmology

/kɒzˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/kɒzˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/

uncountable

A noun referring to the study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe, encompassing both astrophysical and metaphysical perspectives.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее изучение происхождения, эволюции и структуры вселенной, охватывающее как астрофизические, так и метафизические аспекты.
  1. Metaphysical study of the universe C1 formal

    The branch of philosophy that explores the origin, fundamental nature, and structure of the universe as a whole.

    • Ancient Greek philosophers developed a cosmology based on the four elements.
    • The course covers both Eastern and Western traditions of cosmology.
    • His cosmology posits a universe governed by a single, unifying principle.

    🇷🇺Космология

    Synonyms: cosmogenycosmogony

  2. Astrophysical study of the universe C1 formal scientific

    The scientific discipline that investigates the origin, large-scale structure, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.

    • Modern cosmology relies heavily on the Big Bang theory.
    • The discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation was a major breakthrough in cosmology.
    • She is a leading researcher in theoretical cosmology, focusing on dark energy.

    🇷🇺Космология

  • cosmologies plural form
  • cosmologies' possessive plural form
  • cosmology's possessive singular form