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   cosmology

   /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

   noun

   • 1. the science of the origin and development of the universe. Modern cosmology is dominated by the Big Bang theory, which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.
   • ▪ an account or theory of the origin of the universe.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French cosmologie or modern Latin cosmologia, from Greek kosmos ‘order or world’ + -logia ‘discourse’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cosmologist noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CosmologyCosmology - Wikipedia

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   Cosmology (from Ancient Greek κόσμος (cosmos) 'the universe, the world', and λογία (logia) 'study of') is a branch of physics and metaphysics dealing with the nature of the universe, the cosmos.

3. www.space.com › 16042-cosmologyWhat is cosmology? Definition & history | Space

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   Feb 21, 2022 · Bibliography. Cosmology is a branch of astronomy that involves the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future. According to NASA, the definition of ...

4. www.britannica.com › science › cosmology-astronomyCosmology | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Cosmology, the field of study that brings together the natural sciences, particularly astronomy and physics, in a joint effort to understand the physical universe as a unified whole. When the universe is viewed in the large, a dramatic new feature, not present on small scales, emerges—the cosmological expansion.

5. astronomyexplained.com › what-is-cosmology-an-introduction-to-the-study-of-theWhat is Cosmology? An Introduction to the Study of the Universe

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   Cosmology is the study of our universe with scientific approaches, including its origin, structure, and evolution. It is a field that combines principles from physics, astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy to understand the fundamental nature of the cosmos.

6. www.britannica.com › science › astronomyAstronomy - Cosmology, Universe, Stars | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Astronomy - Cosmology, Universe, Stars: Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe as a unified whole, from its earliest moments through its evolution to its ultimate fate. The currently accepted cosmological model is the big bang. In this picture, the expansion of the universe started in an intense explosion 13.8 billion years ago. In this primordial fireball, the temperature exceeded ...