block universe

noun

An unchanging four-dimensional universe (rather than a three-dimensional one that changes over time), as postulated in eternalism.

Meanings

nounblock universe (plural block universes)

plural block universes

  1. human sciencesAn unchanging four-dimensional universe (rather than a three-dimensional one that changes over time), as postulated in eternalism.
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