time warp
The term "time warp" has diverse meanings, from science fiction concepts to cultural phenomena, often involving the distortion or perception of time.
Definition
C1Science Fiction
(technical, hypothetical)A disruption in the flow of time that allows events from different periods to interact.
Example
- In the movie, the characters experience a time warp that sends them back to the medieval era.
B2Colloquial
(informal)A feeling of being stuck in or transported to a different time period, often due to nostalgia.
Example
- Visiting my grandparents' house is like stepping into a time warp from the 1950s.
C2Physics
(technical, academic)A theoretical effect where the passage of time is altered by strong gravitational fields or high-speed motion.
Example
- Einstein's theory of relativity predicts that a strong gravitational field can create a time warp.
B1Entertainment
(pop culture)A dance from the musical 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' involving specific, exaggerated movements.
Example
- The audience loves to perform the Time Warp during screenings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time warp":
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