original timeline
[ə-ˈri-jə-nəl ˈtaɪm-ˌlaɪn]
nounpl: original timelines
linha do tempo original
1. the initial sequence of historical events or the primary version of events before any alterations, changes, or divergences occur
In the original timeline, the character never traveled back in time.
Na linha do tempo original, o personagem nunca viajou para o passado.
2. in science fiction and media, the canonical or authentic chronological sequence of events in a fictional universe before alternate realities or time travel scenarios branch off
The movie diverges from the original timeline when the protagonist changes a crucial historical event.
O filme diverge da linha do tempo original quando o protagonista muda um evento histórico crucial.
This term is predominantly used in contemporary science fiction, superhero comics, and time-travel narratives popular in both American and Brazilian entertainment. It gained prominence with franchises like Marvel, DC Comics, and films dealing with multiverse concepts. The phrase reflects modern storytelling conventions where alternate realities are explored as plot devices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
diverge from the original timeline
restore the original timeline
branch off from the original timeline
alter the original timeline
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