big bang theory


big bang theory

noun

Definition of BIG BANG THEORY

: a theory in astronomy: the universe originated billions of years ago in an explosion from a single point of nearly infinite energy density — compare steady state theory

First Known Use of BIG BANG THEORY

1955

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