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cosmogonies

/ˌkɒzməˈɡɒniz/ /ˌkɑzməˈɡɑniz/

Meanings
noun
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.

Examples :

"Different cultures around the world have created fascinating cosmogonies to explain how the universe began. "
astronomy mythology philosophy religion science space theology history

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development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration cultures

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration astrophysics

astrophysics noun

/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/ /ˌeɪstroʊˈfɪzɪks/

The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

"Maria is studying astrophysics in college to learn about the stars' composition and how galaxies form. "

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fascinating verb

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

"The flickering TV fascinated the cat."

Illustration universe

universe proper noun

/ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/

Our universe, the sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself.

"Powerful telescopes look far back into the distant reaches of the Universe."

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration creation

creation noun

/kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn]

Something created such as an invention or artwork.

"My daughter's clay creation won first prize at the school art show. "