multiverse

noun

mul·​ti·​verse ˈməl-tē-ˌvərs How to pronounce multiverse (audio)
cosmology
: a theoretical reality that includes a possibly infinite number of parallel universes

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On top of being a fantastic collectible card game that's always refreshing its mechanics, the dense multiverse-building and sprawling lore, the cards themselves are traditionally gorgeous to look at. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025 But those plans were scrapped after the Disney-Fox merger, when Marvel put mutants on hold and turned its attention to expanding its interconnected multiverse of movies and TV shows. Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025 My gut, however, tells me that is likely to be the case based on where Marvel has gone with the whole multiverse idea. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This alternate Joy has embraced nihilism, and is determined to destroy the whole multiverse. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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