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cosmology.

The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.

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Meaning & usage

noun/kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/Canada, US
  1. The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.

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  2. A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

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  3. A particular view (cultural or religious) of the structure and origin of the universe.

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Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin cosmologia, from Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world”) + -λογία (-logía, “treating of”), combination form of -λόγος (-lógos, “one who speaks (in a certain manner)”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -logy.

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