Cosmological Concepts

noun a period of time that is very long, often used in a poetic or philosophical context

• The geological processes that shape our planet take aeons to unfold.
• It feels like it's been aeons since we last saw each other!
• I've been waiting for you for aeons, dude.
• In the grand scheme of the universe, our existence is just a mere blip in an aeon.

adjective relating to or concerned with astrophysics, the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in the universe

• The astrophysical research team discovered a new exoplanet orbiting a distant star.
• I heard that the astrophysical folks found a new planet in another solar system.
• Those astro nerds found a new planet way out there.
• Her mind was like an astrophysical black hole, absorbing all knowledge in its path.

adjective Supermassive is an adjective that describes something extremely large or massive, typically used to describe celestial objects like black holes.

• Astronomers have discovered a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
• Did you hear about the supermassive black hole they found in space?
• That black hole is like, supermassive, dude.
• The company's CEO has a supermassive influence on the industry.

noun a form of energy that is hypothesized to permeate all of space and accelerate the expansion of the universe

adjective describing the type of energy as being dark or mysterious in nature

• Dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy that is proposed to permeate all of space, causing the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.
• Scientists are still trying to understand this mysterious dark energy that seems to be pushing the universe apart.
• I heard that dark energy is like the force in Star Wars, but in real life.
• The dark energy in the room was palpable, creating a tense and uneasy atmosphere.

noun a German philosophical term meaning 'original ground' or 'primordial essence', often used to describe the ultimate reality or foundation of existence

• The concept of Urgrund in philosophy refers to the primal ground or original source of all things.
• Have you ever heard of the term Urgrund before? It's an interesting philosophical concept.
• Urgrund is like the OG of everything, the ultimate source.
• In her writing, the author explores the Urgrund of human emotions and experiences.

noun a person who denies the existence of a beneficial God or any gods

• The acosmist philosopher believed that the universe is fundamentally meaningless and devoid of purpose.
• My friend is such an acosmist, he always talks about how life is just a series of random events.
• Don't be such an acosmist, try to see the beauty and meaning in the world around you.
• Her pessimistic view on life made her seem like an acosmist, unable to see the light in any situation.