time travel
The concept of 'time travel' is a popular theme in science fiction, involving movement to different points in time, either to the past or the future.
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Definition
B2Science Fiction
(fictional, hypothetical)The act of moving to different points in time, usually involving advanced technology or supernatural means.
Example
- In the movie, the protagonist uses a time machine for time travel to change historical events.
C1Physics
(theoretical, scientific)The hypothetical movement through time, often involving concepts like wormholes or black holes.
Example
- Physicists debate the possibility of time travel through wormholes.
C1Databases
(technical)The ability to access and interact with previous states of a database.
Example
- The new software feature allows time travel to recover old versions of the database.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time travel":
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