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subuniverse

subuniverse

9.7
A smaller universe that exists inside or beside a larger one
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌjunɪˌvɜrs/
translation icon : subuniverso
  • The concept of a subuniverse fascinates many scientists.
  • one subuniverse

Examples

  • The science fiction novel explores a subuniverse where time flows backward.

  • In the video game, each level represents a different subuniverse with unique rules.

  • Physicists debate whether our reality is just one subuniverse among many.

  • In fiction, a subuniverse can explore alternate realities.

  • The theory suggests that our universe might contain numerous subuniverses, each with different physical laws.

  • In the science fiction novel, the characters travel between different subuniverses that have unique histories and cultures.

  • Scientists hypothesize that there are many subuniverses that could exist parallel to our own, each with its own variations of reality.

How Big

multiverse
19 8.5
universe
∞ 3.2
subuniverse
9.7
microcosm
22 8.4

Surface Forms

subuniverse singular
subuniverses plural

Morphology

subuniverse = universe (transparent) = sub + universe

The prefix 'sub-' clearly indicates a smaller or subordinate part of the 'universe'.

Etymology

The word subuniverse comes from sub- 'under' or 'part of' and universe 'one world', so it paints a picture of a smaller world inside or next to a larger one. That's why it means a separate, smaller universe with its own rules.