"block universe" meaning in All languages combined

See block universe on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: block universes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} block universe (plural block universes)
  1. (philosophy) An unchanging four-dimensional universe (rather than a three-dimensional one that changes over time), as postulated in eternalism. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-block_universe-en-noun-tx-~pDmY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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