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noun
1.
the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.
2.
the whole world, especially with reference to humanity: a truth known throughout the universe.
3.
a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails: his private universe.
4.
Also called universe of discourse. Logic. the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion.
5.
EXPANDAlso called universal set. Mathematics. the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem.
6.
COLLAPSEStatistics. the entire population under study.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English < Old French univers < Latin ūniversum, noun use of neuter of ūniversus entire, all, literally, turned into one, equivalent to ūni- uni- + versus (past participle of vertere to turn)
1325–75; Middle English < Old French univers < Latin ūniversum, noun use of neuter of ūniversus entire, all, literally, turned into one, equivalent to ūni- uni- + versus (past participle of vertere to turn)
Related forms
sub·u·ni·verse, noun
su·per·u·ni·verse, noun
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Universe
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- The jury is still out on whether current theories really are enough to explain the origins of the universe.
- He had never imagined then that he would make the universe by hand.
- In the beginning the universe was born in an unknown phenomenon currently known as the big bang.
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World English Dictionary
| universe (ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | astronomy the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space |
| 2. | human beings collectively |
| 3. | a province or sphere of thought or activity |
| 4. | statistics another word for population |
| [C16: from French univers, from Latin ūniversum the whole world, from ūniversus all together, from | |
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Word Origin & History
universe
1589, "the whole world, cosmos," from O.Fr. univers (12c.), from L. universum "the universe," noun use of neut. of adj. universus "all together," lit. "turned into one," from unus "one" (see one) + versus, pp. of vertere "to turn" (see versus).
EXPAND Properly a loan-translation of Gk. to holon "the universe," noun use of neut. of adj. holos "whole" (see safe (adj.))
COLLAPSE
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
universe  (y 'nə-vûrs') Pronunciation Key
The totality of matter, energy, and space, including the Solar System, the galaxies, and the contents of the space between the galaxies. Current theories of cosmology suggest that the universe is constantly expanding. |
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