noun
- a hypothetical collection of multiple universes, including our own, that may exist simultaneously or in parallel
Usage: theoretical physics; cosmology; often used in science fiction and popular culture
Examples
- Some physicists theorize that the multiverse contains infinite universes with different physical laws.
- The concept of the multiverse appears frequently in science fiction films and television shows.
- According to certain interpretations of quantum mechanics, the multiverse may explain why we observe the universe as we do.
- The Marvel movies explore the idea of a multiverse where different versions of characters exist.
- Cosmologists debate whether evidence for the multiverse could ever be detected or proven.