metaverse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
  2. A set or the composite of all universes.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-metaverse.wav /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ [ˈmeɾ.ə.vɜːs]

Word forms

metaverse metaverses

Etymology

From meta- + (uni)verse. Analyzable as meta- + -verse. In the sci-fi sense coined by American science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in 1992.

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