steady state theory
noun
Simple meaning
The theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
stehdeestaytthihreeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɛdisteɪtθɪɹi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
cosmology
The theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other
cosmology
A cosmological model of the universe in which matter is continuously created as the universe expands.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other
Used this way, steady state theory is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
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