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.