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universe

[ yoo-nuh-vurs ]

noun

  1. the universe. the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.
  2. the whole world, especially with reference to humanity:

    a truth known throughout the universe.

  3. a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails:

    his private universe.

  4. in New Age philosophy and popular culture, a divine but nonpersonal being, consciousness, or field of energy believed to connect everything that is, allowing the interaction of the physical with the spiritual and thought with reality.
  5. Also called u·ni·verse of dis·course [yoo, -n, uh, -vurs , uh, v , dis, -kawrs]. Logic. the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion.
  6. Also called u·ni·ver·sal set [yoo, -n, uh, -vur-s, uh, l , set]. Mathematics. the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem.
  7. Statistics. the entire population under study.


universe

/ ˈːɪˌɜː /

noun

  1. astronomy the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space
  2. human beings collectively
  3. a province or sphere of thought or activity
  4. statistics another word for population
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

universe

  1. The totality of matter, energy, and space, including the Solar System, the galaxies, and the contents of the space between the galaxies. Current theories of cosmology suggest that the universe is constantly expanding.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ··Ծ· noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of universe1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, from Old French univers, from Latin ūԾܳ, noun use of neuter of ūԾܲ “all, entire,” literally, “turned into one,” from ūԾ- uni- + versus “turned” (past participle of vertere “to turn”)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of universe1

C16: from French univers, from Latin ūԾܳ the whole world, from ūԾܲ all together, from uni- + vertere to turn
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And through their production company, Yoruba Saxon, they hope to use the stories they tell to generate empathy in the world, placing marginalized people at the epicenter of the universes they create.

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Not to mention the small universe of radio talk show hosts, podcasters and social media personalities who relentlessly cheer Trump on and spew vitriol at liberal opponents.

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The movie’s universe has its own specific set of ironclad rules and that’s all that matters.

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Joe’s inner voice begins to growl, “I have been delusional. Putting so much faith in love. In the universe. In her. F***ing Brontë.”

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In the “Avatar” universe, it’s a type of mountain dragon.

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