"possible world" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: possible worlds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} possible world (plural possible worlds)
  1. (philosophy) A world conceived in the imagination of persons and concluded to be metaphysically and logically possible because it can be so conceived. Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: counterpart theory, many-worlds interpretation, singleworld, transworld
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