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Definition of metaverse

metaverse

/ˈmɛt.ə.vɝːs/
met · a · verse
Plural:metaverses
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Adjective:metaversal
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metaverse Lexical Profile

metaverse Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users through digital avatars.

Example

"Several technology companies are investing heavily in building an interconnected metaverse for remote work and entertainment."

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• Nearby Words

metasequoia
metastasize
metatarsal
metaverse
meteor
meteoric
meteorically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by American author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 science-fiction novel 'Snow Crash' as a blend of the Greek prefix 'meta-' (meaning 'beyond') and 'universe'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metaverse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metaverse
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