"pocket universe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pocket universes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pocket universe (plural pocket universes)
  1. A hypothetical realm in inflationary theory, only one of which would contain our observable universe. Categories (topical): Cosmology Synonyms: bubble universe
    Sense id: en-pocket_universe-en-noun-cNQuZJ85 Disambiguation of Cosmology: 75 25 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 31
  2. (gaming) A small, self-contained fictional universe that borrows concepts from established universes. Categories (topical): Gaming
    Sense id: en-pocket_universe-en-noun-CFvmrtJv Topics: games, gaming

Inflected forms

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