cosmogony
a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system.
Origin of cosmogony
1Other words from cosmogony
- cos·mog·o·nal, cos·mo·gon·ic [koz-muh-gon-ik], /ˌkɒz məˈgɒn ɪk/, cos·mo·gon·i·cal, adjective
- cos·mog·o·nist, noun
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How to use cosmogony in a sentence
In the cosmogonical myths of the Muyscas this was the home or source of Light, and was a name applied to the demiurgic force.
American Hero-Myths | Daniel G. BrintonTheir cosmogonical connexion has already been referred to in a previous chapter.
Myths and Legends of China | E. T. C. WernerThis, then, is the interpretation I have to offer of the cosmogonical myth of the Algonkins.
American Hero-Myths | Daniel G. BrintonAll this was mixed up with most complicated cosmogonical myths.
Life of St. Francis of Assisi | Paul Sabatier
British Dictionary definitions for cosmogony
/ (kɒzˈmɒɡənɪ) /
the study of the origin and development of the universe or of a particular system in the universe, such as the solar system
a theory of such an origin or evolution
Origin of cosmogony
1Derived forms of cosmogony
- cosmogonal, adjective
- cosmogonic (ˌkɒzməˈɡɒnɪk) or cosmogonical, adjective
- cosmogonist, noun
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Scientific definitions for cosmogony
[ kŏz-mŏg′ə-nē ]
The branch of cosmology that studies the origin of the universe and the larger objects found within it, such as the solar system.
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