time stop
The concept of 'time stop' is prevalent in fantasy, gaming, and fiction, often involving the ability to freeze time temporarily.
Definition
B2Science Fiction and Fantasy
(fictional, fantastical)A hypothetical event where the passage of time is halted, allowing someone to move or act while everything else remains motionless.
Example
- In the movie, the protagonist uses a device to initiate a time stop, giving them a crucial advantage.
B2Gaming
(supernatural, magical)A special ability or spell that temporarily freezes time, enabling the user to perform actions while others are immobilized.
Example
- The wizard cast a time stop spell to dodge the incoming attacks.
C1Philosophy and Physics
(theoretical)The idea that time can be paused, often discussed as an impossibility since time is a continuous and relative aspect of the universe.
Example
- Philosophers debate whether a time stop could ever be theoretically possible.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time stop":
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