"jonbar hinge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jonbar hinges [plural]
Etymology: A reference to the 1938 novel The Legion of Time, in which the character John Barr having the choice of picking up of one of two objects (a magnet or a pebble) marks a major turning point in history: one will lead to the utopian empire of Jonbar (named after John Barr himself), while the other leads to the rise of the tyrannical state of Gyronchi. Further etymology at John, Barr. Etymology templates: {{m|en|John}} John, {{m|en|Barr}} Barr Head templates: {{en-noun}} jonbar hinge (plural jonbar hinges)
  1. (science fiction) In time travel stories: a seemingly trivial event which ultimately marks the point of divergence between two radically different timelines. Wikipedia link: The Legion of Time Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: jonbar point
    Sense id: en-jonbar_hinge-en-noun-oO34kDAZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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