Universe
/ˈjuː.nɪ.vɜːrs/noun
All existing matter, space, and time considered as a whole.
Did you know?The term 'universe' derives from the Latin 'universus', meaning 'turned into one', reflecting ancient beliefs in the unity of all existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*u̯nóʊs
“one”
Latin
Latin
universus
“turned into one, combined”
Old French
Old French
univers
“the whole world, cosmos”
Middle English
Middle English
univers
“the whole universe, all of creation”
Modern English
English
universe
“all that exists, a totality of space and time”
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