cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes

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There’s a whole literary multiverse that now binds many of his stories that didn’t exist at the time of Carrie. Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The multiverse-spanning concepts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's last wave didn't really land all that well, with one exception. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 The film brought together three generations of Spider-Man actors for a multiverse adventure that also gave Garfield’s version of the character another chance to interact with Peter Parkers from other universes. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 After the first season’s multiverse chaos, the Dessens attempt to settle in a seemingly safe reality while Jason’s obsession with the Box threatens to drag the family straight back into trouble. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiverse

Word History

Etymology

multi- + -verse (in universe)

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiverse was in 1963

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“Multiverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiverse. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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