Big Bang Theory (Noun)
Meaning
(cosmology) the theory that the universe originated sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from the cataclysmic explosion of a small volume of matter at extremely high density and temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The big bang theory suggests that the universe has been expanding and cooling since its initial explosion.
- Many scientists support the big bang theory due to a significant amount of evidence gathered through various astronomical observations.
- According to the big bang theory, the universe was initially extremely hot and dense, causing rapid expansion and formation of matter.
- Researchers use advanced telescopes to study cosmic microwave background radiation, a key component of the big bang theory.
- The big bang theory revolutionized our understanding of the origins and evolution of the universe.