cosmogony

/kɑzˈmɑgəni/
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Definitions of cosmogony
  1. noun
    the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
    synonyms: cosmogeny, cosmology
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    astrophysics
    the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies
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