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to worldbuild

to worldbuild

8.8
To create and add details to an imaginary world for stories or games
  • verb
  • /ˈwɜrldˌbɪld/
  • Jargon
translation icon : crear mundos
  • During the game night, he spent hours to worldbuild a magical realm that excited all the players.

Examples

  • Heck, most RPG setting materials are effectively worldbuilding sans plot, and a lot of people enjoy them as such, without ever gaming in them.

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  • But all I really want to do is worldbuild and do the pre-writing for the Lucia novel.

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  • As a fantasy author, she loves to worldbuild intricate societies complete with rich histories and cultures.

  • To create a believable alien planet, it's essential to worldbuild its geography and the species that inhabit it.

Synonyms

to forge
vsto worldbuild
56 4.7

To create a plan or idea after careful thought

focuses specifically on creating detailed imaginary settings for stories and games

How Detailed

to worldbuild
  • Jargon
8.8
to flesh out
15 4.0
to develop
668 1.8
to sketch
45 3.0

Surface Forms

worldbuild infinitive
worldbuilding present participle
worldbuilds third person singular
worldbuilt past
worldbuilt past participle

Morphology

worldbuild = world + build (transparent) = world + build

The meaning is directly derived from combining 'world' + 'build' (to create a world), so learners who know both words will readily infer the verb's meaning.

Etymology

Worldbuild is made from world ('the place or setting') and build ('to make'). Think of it like building a house for ideas: when you worldbuild you add maps, history, rules, and little details so the imaginary place feels real.