Metaverse: meaning, definitions and examples

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metaverse

 

[ หˆmษ›tษ™หŒvษœrs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

virtual reality

The metaverse refers to a collective virtual shared space that emerges from the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual reality. It is a digital ecosystem where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users in real-time, often using avatars to represent themselves. The concept encompasses virtual worlds, augmented reality, and various interactive elements, aiming to create an immersive experience for socializing, gaming, and commerce.

Synonyms

cyberspace, digital universe, virtual environment

Examples of usage

  • People spend hours exploring the metaverse.
  • The gaming company is developing new features for the metaverse.
  • Educators are using the metaverse for remote learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "metaverse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metaverso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคŸเคพเคตเคฐเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Metaversum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ metaverse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐะฒัะตัะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metawers

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ฟใƒใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtavers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metaverso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metaverse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”ํƒ€๋ฒ„์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุชุงููŠุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metaverse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metaverzum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ƒๅฎ‡ๅฎ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metaverzum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ metaverse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ะฐะฒัะตะปะตะฝะฝะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metavers

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metaverso

Etymology

The term 'metaverse' was popularized by author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 science fiction novel 'Snow Crash,' where it described a virtual reality space populated by avatars and used for social interaction and commerce. The word is a portmanteau of 'meta-' (meaning beyond) and 'universe,' indicating a universe that exists beyond the physical realm. Since its inception, the notion of the metaverse has evolved and gained significant traction, especially with advances in technology and the increasing integration of virtual and augmented reality. In recent years, major tech companies have invested heavily in developing metaverse platforms, sparking discussions about the future of digital interaction, identity, and economy within virtual spaces. This evolution reflects the growing importance of immersive experiences in social media, gaming, and commerce, as well as the potential for the metaverse to redefine how we connect and interact in a digital age.