What does cosmogony mean?
Cosmogony means The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields..
Cosmogony
/kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ · noun
Meaning
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields..
Definitions by Sense
- The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.
- Any specific theory, model, myth, or other account of the origin of the universe.
- The creation of the universe.
Example Sentences
Mr. Lampredi divides his ſubject into ſeveral heads, viz. Natural Theology, Coſmogony, Ceraunoscopy, i.e. the judgments to be formed from thunder and lightning, Phyſic, Botany, Mechanics, and Politics.
Synonyms for cosmogony
Antonyms for cosmogony
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Word Forms
- cosmogonies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cosmogony?
Common synonyms include cosmogenesis, cosmogeny, cosmology, hexameron.
What is the opposite of cosmogony?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cosmogony in a sentence?
Mr. Lampredi divides his ſubject into ſeveral heads, viz. Natural Theology, Coſmogony, Ceraunoscopy, i.e. the judgments to be formed from thunder and lightning, Phyſic, Botany, Mechanics, and Politics.
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