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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUniverse
/ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
All existing matter, space, and time considered as a whole.
"The universe is vast and contains billions of galaxies." - 2
A particular sphere of activity, interest, or experience.
"In the universe of science fiction, anything is possible."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'universum', meaning 'combined into one, whole', formed from 'unus' (one) and 'vertere' (to turn). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting all created things or the totality of existence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Universe" is said worldwide
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univers
Transliteration: univers
"L'univers est rempli de mystères."
Universum
Transliteration: Universum
"Das Universum ist unermesslich groß."
universo
Transliteration: universo
"L'universo è pieno di galassie."
universo
Transliteration: universo
"El universo es increíblemente vasto."
universo
Transliteration: universo
"O universo é cheio de estrelas."
ब्रह्मांड
Transliteration: brahmand
"ब्रह्मांड में अनगिनत तारे हैं।"
宇宙
Transliteration: yǔzhòu
"宇宙是一个神秘的地方。"
우주
Transliteration: uju
"우주는 무한한 신비로 가득 차 있습니다."
宇宙
Transliteration: uchū
"宇宙は非常に広大です。"
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