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universe
/ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːrs/
[/ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːrs/]
all of space and matter
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Everything that exists, including all of space, time, planets, and stars.
Example
The vast universe contains billions of galaxies, each holding billions of distant shining stars.
The vast universe contains billions of galaxies, each holding billions of distant shining stars.
Etymology
From Latin 'universum', the whole, from 'unus' (one) and 'versus' (turned).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in astronomy, philosophy, and everyday speech.