CultureAugust 28, 2026

multiversal

MUL-ti-VER-sul

Definition

Relating to or involving multiple universes, typically in the context of sci-fi or comic book storytelling.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century compound of the Latin 'multus' (meaning many) and 'universalis' (relating to the universe). It entered common usage primarily through science fiction literature and later, comic book media franchises.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Tom Hardy's complex and science-fiction-inspired rap lyrics. It captures how he blends references to comic book movie characters with his own creative, off-beat lyrical flow.

Tom Hardy drops some mad multiversal science in new rap track "Raw Forever"

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