universe
[ yoo-nuh-vurs ]
/ ˈyu nəˌvɜrs /
noun
the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.
the whole world, especially with reference to humanity: a truth known throughout the universe.
a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails: his private universe.
Also called universe of discourse. Logic.
the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion.
Also called universal set. Mathematics.
the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem.
Statistics.
the entire population under study.
Origin of universe
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)
OTHER WORDS FROM universe
sub·u·ni·verse, noun su·per·u·ni·verse, nounWords nearby universe
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British Dictionary definitions for universe
universe
/ (ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs) /
noun
astronomy
the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space
human beings collectively
a province or sphere of thought or activity
statistics another word for population (def. 7)
Word Origin for universe
C16: from French
univers, from Latin
ūniversum the whole world, from
ūniversus all together, from
uni- +
vertere to turn
Scientific definitions for universe
universe
[ yōō′nə-vûrs′ ]
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.