Cosmological

usgb/ˌkɑːzməˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
adjective

Related to the science that studies the origin and development of the universe.

The Big Bang Theory is a cosmological model that explains the birth of the universe.
Visual representation of "cosmological" - Related to the science that studies the origin and development of the universe

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  • cosmological model
  • cosmological theories

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Scientific Context

Used in discussions about space, galaxies, and the universe's origins; often found in science-related texts.

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The cosmological principle suggests that the universe is isotropic and homogeneous at a large scale.
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Academic Jargon

Found in scholarly articles or books, not used in everyday conversation.

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Her dissertation explores cosmological phenomena beyond the observable universe.
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Not Astrology

Don't confuse 'cosmological,' which is scientific, with 'astrological,' related to horoscopes and superstitions.

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The seminar clarified cosmological concepts often mistaken for astrological predictions.
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