cosmological

About the universe

Cosmological relates to cosmology—the study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe.

The term appears in scientific and philosophical contexts: cosmological models, cosmological arguments for God's existence.

The cosmological constant is a term in Einstein's equations representing the energy density of empty space.

structure

galaxy

Gravitationally bound stellar mass

halo · clusters · distribution · anisotropy · hierarchical

origins

singularity

Point where values explode

chronology · homogeneity · entropy · primordial · recombination · expansion

theory

inflation

Sustained price level increase

curvature · geodesics

philosophical

ontology

Study of existence's nature

eschatology · determinism · epistemology · infinity · multiverse

darkenergy

acceleration

Rate velocity changes

observation

redshift

Wavelength stretch from recession

quasars

darkmatter

halo

Luminous ring overhead

Opposites
scale/scope

cosmologicallocal

Of this area

microscopic · terrestrial · earthbound · parochial · provincial

domain of inquiry

cosmologicalgeological

Of Earth's physical structure

terrestrial · biological · earthly · ecological · anthropological

abstraction/applicability

cosmologicalpractical

Suited for real use

applied · everyday · quotidian · empirical · pragmatic

Family

cosmos, cosmic, cosmopolitan, cosmology, macrocosm, cosmonaut, microcosm, cosmologist, cosmogony

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