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1. (n.) cosmography
the study of the structure of the universe and its constituent parts, comprising astronomy, geography, and geology.
2. cosmography
a description or representation of the main features of the universe.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < Gk kosmographía description of the world. See cosmo -, -graphy)
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| Definition of 'cosmography' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cosmography
the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy)
2. (noun) cosmography
a representation of the earth or the heavens
"the cosmography of Ptolemy"
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| Definition of 'cosmography' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) cosmography
a description of the world or of the universe; or the science which teaches the constitution of the whole system of worlds, or the figure, disposition, and relation of all its parts
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| Definitions of 'cosmography' |
The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. cosmography
any theory which attempts to trace the system of things back to its first principle or primordial element or elements.
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