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transworld

transworld

9.9
About things that exist in more than one world or universe
  • adjective
  • Formal
translation icon : transmundial
  • Science fiction often explores transworld travel between parallel universes.

Examples

  • Philosophers often debate transworld identity.

  • The concept of transworld identity is important in modal logic and philosophy.

  • Her research focused on transworld possibilities in metaphysical theories.

  • The concept of transworld existence is fascinating.

  • The concept of transworld identity is crucial for understanding the relationships between different possible worlds in philosophy.

  • In her lecture, she explained how transworld concepts allow for discussions about the nature of existence across multiple universes.

  • Many science fiction narratives utilize transworld themes to depict characters interacting with their counterparts in alternate realities.

Synonyms

interdimensional
vstransworld
6 9.2

Existing between different worlds or universes

is used for cross universe relations in theory rather than between dimensions
interworld
vstransworld
  • Literature
1 9.9

Involving the space or contact between different worlds

is about existence across multiple universes in philosophical or theoretical contexts

How Widespread

transworld
  • Formal
9.9
interworld
  • Literature
1 9.9
local
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

transworld positive

Morphology

transworld = world (transparent) = trans + world + world

The meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'trans-' (across) plus 'world', yielding 'across worlds' which is straightforward for learners familiar with 'trans-'.

Etymology

The word transworld combines the prefix trans- meaning 'across', as in transport, and the word world meaning 'world'. So transworld means 'across worlds' and describes something that exists in or moves between different worlds.