Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multiverse
noun
/ˈmʌl.tɪ.vɜːrs/
Definition
The multiverse refers to the hypothetical existence of multiple universes beyond our own, each potentially with different laws of physics, dimensions, and realities.
Examples
- The theory of the multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of countless others.
- In some interpretations of quantum mechanics, each decision creates a branching into different universes, leading to a multiverse.
- Science fiction often explores the idea of the multiverse where characters can travel between different realities.
Meaning
The concept of a multiverse suggests that there is not just one universe but a vast ensemble of universes that may have varying characteristics and properties.
Synonyms
- parallel universes
- multiple worlds
- cosmic ensemble