multiverse
[/ˈmʌltiˌvɜːrs/]
nounmasculinepl: multiverses / multiversos
multiverso
1. A hypothetical collection of multiple universes, including our own, that together comprise all of physical reality
Some physicists theorize that the multiverse contains infinite parallel universes with different physical laws.
Alguns físicos teorizam que o multiverso contém infinitos universos paralelos com leis físicas diferentes.
2. In science fiction and popular culture, a fictional construct encompassing multiple alternate realities or timelines
The Marvel multiverse allows characters to exist in different dimensions and timelines simultaneously.
O multiverso Marvel permite que personagens existam em dimensões e linhas do tempo diferentes simultaneamente.
The term 'multiverse' has gained significant cultural prominence through Marvel and DC superhero franchises, particularly in the USA and Brazil. While rooted in theoretical physics, it's now commonly used in pop culture discussions. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'multiverso' is the established scientific term, though many younger audiences encounter it first through entertainment media rather than academic contexts.
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