worldbuilding

/ˈwɜːldˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɝːldˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwərl(d)-ˈbil-diŋ How to pronounce world-building (audio)/ (ame, mw)

worldbuilding — noun

1. the process of designing and developing the setting, history, cultures, and rule

1.名詞B2
釋義

the process of designing and developing the setting, history, cultures, and rules of an imaginary universe, typically for a novel, film, or video game, so that it feels believable and complete.

例句

Hugo spent months on worldbuilding for his fantasy novel, mapping every kingdom's geography.

uncountable noun used as object of 'spend time on'

The film's detailed worldbuilding gave the alien planet its own weather and wildlife.

worldbuilding modified by adjective 'detailed'

同義詞
  • universe creation

    more specific to science fiction settings that span multiple planets or dimensions

  • setting development

    broader term used in general literary criticism, not limited to speculative fiction

  • lore creation

    informal term emphasising backstory, myths, and legends, common in gaming communities

文法句型

uncountable noun

用法筆記

Worldbuilding is an uncountable noun and is not used with 'a' or in the plural. It appears most often in discussions of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction) but also applies to any narrative art where a detailed fictional setting is required.

常見錯誤

❌The world building in this game is impressive.
✅The worldbuilding in this game is impressive.
💡The one-word spelling is the standard form in modern usage, though 'world-building' (hyphenated) is also accepted.
❌She put a lot of worldbuildings into her story.
✅She put a lot of worldbuilding into her story.
💡Worldbuilding is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form.