steady state theory meaning

UK /ˈstɛdi steɪt ˈθɪəri/ US /ˈstɛdi steɪt ˈθɪri/ 5 syllables

steady state theory (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.

Definition of steady state theory

  1. (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
    • the steady state theory has been abandoned in favor of the big bang theory

    Synonyms: continuous creation theory

    Type of: scientific theory

How to pronounce steady state theory

steady state theory is pronounced /ˈstɛdi steɪt ˈθɪəri/ in British English and /ˈstɛdi steɪt ˈθɪri/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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