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metaverse

Metaverse (noun) means a hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

noun
1
A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
2
A set or the composite of all universes.
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Etymology

From meta- + (uni)verse. Analyzable as meta- + -verse. In the sci-fi sense coined by American science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in 1992.

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What is the meaning of metaverse?

"metaverse" (noun) means a hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

What are the different meanings of metaverse?

"metaverse" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space; 2. A set or the composite of all universes.

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