Word of the Day:
multiverse
What It Means
The world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability.
The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.
The different canons, continuities or timelines of a fictional property, considered as a whole.
In the DC multiverse, our reality is called "Earth-33". But in the Marvel multiverse, it's "Earth-1218".
Multiverse in Context
“What’s better than a Marvel Cinematic Universe? A Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. Once limited to theoretical physics and comic-book plot conveniences, the notion of a multiverse has been an essential tool for Hollywood. Whether it’s a role that’s been cast and recast, a franchise character that gets...”
Did You Know?
First appeared c. 1895. Blend of multiple + universe, coined by American philosopher William James. By surface analysis, multi- + -verse.
Source and license
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