metaverse
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/
The English word “metaverse” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
- A set or the composite of all universes.
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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