UNIVERSE


Meaning of UNIVERSE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' yü-n ə - ˌ v ə rs

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin universum, from neuter of universus entire, whole, from uni- + versus turned toward, from past participle of vertere to turn ― more at WORTH

Date: 14th century

1 : the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : COSMOS : as a : a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power b : the world of human experience c (1) : the entire celestial cosmos (2) : MILKY WAY GALAXY (3) : an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy

2 : a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization

3 : POPULATION 4

4 : a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem

5 : a great number or quantity <a large enough universe of stocks ⋯ to choose from ― G. B. Clairmont>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.