"Kelvinverse" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Kelvin + -verse, referencing the attack on the USS Kelvin by time-travelling Romulans in the first film, the point of divergence that creates the alternate universe. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Kelvin|verse}} Kelvin + -verse Head templates: {{en-prop}} Kelvinverse
  1. (fandom slang) The fictional universe which serves as the setting for the reboot Star Trek film franchise launched in 2009 (an alternate timeline of the original Star Trek universe). Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fictional universes, Star Trek Synonyms: Abramsverse Hypernyms: Trekverse, Trekiverse Related terms: NuTrek
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