alternate universe

A form of alternative universe — A hypothetical world situated in a different dimension of space and time than the real world consisting of the universe known and experienced by human beings.

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Meanings

nounalternate universe (plural alternate universes)

plural alternate universes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of alternative universe.
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