cosmodicy en · NOUN
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “world, universe”) + δίκη (díkē, “justice”); influenced by theodicy.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe, especially in regard to the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of the universe.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cosmodicies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr cosmodicée (a justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe) · de Kosmodizee (a justification of the fundamental goodness of the universe)