Definitions

1. noun

A four-dimensional cube; a geometric figure that extends the usual three dimensions of space with a fourth dimension of time.

“The concept of time travel can be visualized as a tesseract, with every point in space-time being connected.”

2. noun

A hypothetical shape in higher-dimensional geometry, analogous to a cube in three-dimensional space.

“The mathematician spent years studying the properties of tesseracts in his research on higher-dimensional space.”

3. noun

A fictional device in science fiction that allows for faster-than-light travel or manipulation of space-time.

“The alien spaceship was powered by a tesseract, allowing it to traverse the galaxy in a matter of minutes.”