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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The multiverse trope—which presents the idea of branching, alternate versions of reality—was once relegated to theoretical physics, esoteric science fiction, and fringe pop culture. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025 Marvel’s multiverse allowed the actor to play a new variant of Wolverine. Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025 Is the theory of the unobservable multiverse science or mere speculation? Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025 While Halloween became a franchise mired by its own murderous multiverse, H20 deserves credit for being the first movie to ask audiences to ignore the last four entries. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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