Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

quantum suicide

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables: quan-tum -sui-cide
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thought experiment in which it is proposed that it is impossible to commit suicide, as at each attempt the universe will split into multiple realities, in at least one of which the person will still be alive.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Although quantum suicide is a well-reasoned argument, the multi-universe premise on which it stands is more controversial."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

many-worlds interpretation quantum immortality

Frequently Paired Words

many-worlds interpretation quantum immortality

Questions

What does quantum suicide mean?: A thought experiment in which it is proposed that it is impossible to commit suicide, as at each attempt the universe will split into multiple realities, in at least one of which the person will still be alive.

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