The Universe/Space (The first hierarchical level)
Depiction of a portion of the universe by an artist. (16KB)
universe is a noun. Its 3 syllables, u ni verse are pronounced YEW nee vurse. There are 4 definitions.
Definition 1 is: The aggregate of all existing things; the whole creation; in restricted sense, the earth. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
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The universe consists of probably 100 billion galaxies with an average of 100 billion stars in each.
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aggregate as a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: The entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something; amount; total; collection. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
space as a noun. Definition 1 of 7 is: An interval between points or objects; a limited portion of extension; distance; area. Definition 2 is: The abstract possibility of extension; that which is characterized by dimension; continuous boundless extension. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
big bang: A theory which states that the universe began with a huge explosion, between 10 and 20 billion years ago. Source: Ultimate Visual Dictionary
background radiation: Believed to be a remnant of radiation produced by the Big Bang. Source: Ultimate Visual Dictionary
high-energy gamma radiation corresponding to about minus 454 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: Ultimate Visual Dictionary
low-energy microwave radiation: Corresponding to about 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: Ultimate Visual Dictionary
closed universe: A theory that universe expansion will eventually slow to a stop and then contraction will begin.
open universe: A theory that universe expansion will continue forever.
red shift: The wave-length elongation as a light or sound source moves away from you; see Doppler effect.
Doppler effect: The wave-length contraction as a light or sound source moves toward you, also the companion to the red shift.
deep space. The only definition is: space beyond the limits of the solar system. Also called outer space. [1950-55] Source: Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary
outer space. Definition 1 of 2 is: space beyond the atmosphere of the earth. Definition 2 is: See deep space. [1875 -80] Source: Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary
cosmos is a noun. Definition 1 of 5 is: The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement: opposed to chaos. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
macrocosm is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: The great world; the universe: opposed to microcosm. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
ether is a noun. Definition 2 of 3 is: A supposed medium filling all space, through which the vibrations of light, heat, and electricity are propagated. Definition 3 is: The upper air. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
heaven is a noun. Definition 2 of 6 is: The region or regions surrounding the earth: especially, the expanse over the earth which seems like a great dome; the sky; firmament: frequently used in the plural. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
inane as a noun. The only definition is: That which is void of substance or of power; any vacuity; infinite space. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
sky as a noun. Definition 1 of 4 is: The blue vault, or a part of it, that seems to bend over the earth; the firmament. Definition 2 is: The upper atmosphere, especially considered meteorologically; the region of the clouds. Definition 3 is: The celestial regions; heaven. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
firmament, is a noun. The only definition is: The expanse of heaven; sky. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
infinity is a noun. Definition 1 of 5 is: The quality or state of being infinite; boundlessness; ellipsis. Definition 2 is: Something, as space, regarded as boundless. Definition 3 is: The portion of space that lies at an infinite distance. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
astrophysics is a noun. Definition 1 of 1 in Astronomy is: That branch of astronomy which treats of the appearance and physical constitution of the heavenly bodies. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
inflation as a noun. Definition 2 of 3 is: Expansion or extension beyond natural or proper limits or so as to exceed normal or just value; ellipsis. Source: An excerpt from the Practical Standard Dictionary
Definition 2 is: Human beings collectively; mankind. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
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humanity is a noun. Definition 1 of 4 is: Mankind collectively. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
Definition 3 in Logic is: All objects, collectively, that are the subjects of consideration at once. A variant is: universe of discourse. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
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object as a noun. Definition 1 of 5 is: Anything that comes within the cognizance of the senses; especially, anything tangible or visible. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
collective as a noun. Definition 2 of 2 is: A collection or gathering. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
subject as a noun. Definition 3 of 5 is: Something upon which thought or the artistic constructive faculty is employed. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
consider as a verb-intransitive. Definition 1 of 1 is: To think closely; cogitate. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
consider as a verb-transitive . Definition 1 of 7 is: To reflect upon; ponder. Definition 2 is: To think to be; estimate. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
discourse as a noun. Definition 2 of 3 in Logic is: An act, the exercise, or the power of analytical and consecutive thought; ratiocination. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
Definition 4 is: A boundless number or quantity. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
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infinite as a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: That which is infinite; an infinite quantity or magnitude; infinity. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
infinite as an adjective. Definition 1 of 5 is: So great as to be immeasurable and unbounded; limitless; inexhaustible. Source: Practical Standard Dictionary
boundless is an adjective. The only definition is: Having no limit; vast; measureless; infinite.
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