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cosmological

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //kˌɒzməlˈɒdʒɪkəl// cos·mo·log·i·cal

adj. relating to the universe and how it works. It describes things that are very large, like stars, galaxies, and the laws that govern them.

adj. relating to the universe and its structure, origin, and development. Often used in scientific or philosophical contexts to describe phenomena on a cosmic scale.


SIMPLE

The scientist studies cosmological theories about the Big Bang.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in telescope technology have allowed us to observe cosmological events that occurred billions of years ago.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that our understanding of human morality must be re-evaluated in the context of cosmological scale, where individual lives are but a fleeting moment in the history of the universe.

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