Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parallel-dimension

noun

/ˈpær.ə.lɛl dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/

Definition

A parallel dimension refers to a hypothetical universe that exists alongside our own, often with different laws of physics, history, or even existence itself.

Examples

In many science fiction stories, characters travel to a parallel dimension where history has taken a different course.
The theory of parallel dimensions suggests that there could be infinite variations of ourselves living different lives in alternate realities.

Meaning

The concept of parallel dimensions encompasses the idea of other realms or universes that may resemble our own yet differ in key aspects, including time, space, and events.