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space-time continuum

space-time \space-time\, n. the four-dimensional coordinate system in which all physical objects of the known universe are located, and in which all physical events occur; it consists of three spatial dimensions and one time dimension; -- also called the space-time continuum.

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space-time continuum

n. the 4-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located [syn: space-time]

Usage examples of "space-time continuum".

That amplitude is constantly shifting, of course, but if we get it right, then the torpedo should hold together long enough to emit a magneton pulse that will react with a subspace tensor matrix generated by the Enterprise to create an opening in the space-time continuum.

The way the Travelers looked at it, what we were doing when we traveled in time was taking a defined portion of our space-time continuum, and bending it into the other dimensions.

If it weren't, you'd have thousands of people jumping in and out of the space-time continuum, screwing up history in an infinite amount of ways.

I suppose the inside of the locker isnt in this space-time continuum at all.

The body ceases to be matter subject to the laws of the space-time continuum.

But please send me one that you are not too fond of, because there is no guarantee how healthy it will be after it has zipped its way through the space-time continuum.