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in universe

in universe is the alternative form of in-universe.

Meaning of in-universe

Adjective

in-universe (not comparable)

  1. Referring to a perspective or view from the context of a fictional world, in contrast to a perspective from the real world.
    • Referring to Lord Voldemort as the most feared person in the world is an in-universe classification in the Harry Potter series.

Questions about in universe

What is in universe the alternative form of?
In universe is the alternative form of in-universe.

Words near in universe in the dictionary

  1. in two shakes of a lamb's tail
  2. in two shakes of a rabbit's ass
  3. in twos
  4. in unison
  5. in unity, there is strength
  6. in universe
  7. in ure
  8. in use
  9. in utero
  10. in utramque parte
  11. in utramque partem

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