multiverse
The world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictabilityThe world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability.
» In a family conversation, I was confused between a "metaverse" and a "multiverse."
Meaning
3 sensesThe world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability.
The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.
Our universe is a very small part of the multiverse.
Multiversum
мультивселе́ннаяmulʹtivselénnaja
The different canons, continuities or timelines of a fictional property, considered as a whole.
In the DC multiverse, our reality is called "Earth-33". But in the Marvel multiverse, it's "Earth-1218".
Examples
3 sentencesIn a family conversation, I was confused between a "metaverse" and a "multiverse."
If you like cosmology, maybe read the document "Inter-universal entanglement in a cyclic multiverse."
I want to watch a movie about the multiverse that has Tom from Tatoeba as the main character.
Translations
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Origin
First appeared c. 1895. Blend of multiple + universe, coined by American philosopher WilliFirst appeared c. 1895. Blend of multiple + universe, coined by American philosopher William James. By surface analysis, multi- + -verse.
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Forms
plural: multiverses| Singular | multiverse |
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