multiverse

/ˈmʌltɪvərs/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical concept in which there exist an infinite number of universes beyond our own, each with its own unique set of physical laws and properties.

“The idea of a multiverse has been explored in various scientific theories, including eternal inflation and string theory.”

2. noun

all the universes that exist within a particular hypothetical framework or model.

“The concept of the multiverse is often used in science fiction to describe alternate realities and parallel universes.”

3. noun

the sum total of all universes, including our own, that exist within a given space or time continuum.

“The multiverse theory suggests that our universe is just one of many in an infinite multiverse.”

Synonyms

  • many-worlds theory
  • multidimensional reality
  • parallel universes

Antonyms

  • moniverse
  • single universe