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Definition of Time Vortex

The Time Vortex, also known as the Time and Space Vortex, the Space-Time Vortex, sometimes simply the Vortex, is the dimensional plane where time and space meet allowing the TARDIS and other time crafts to move through it in order to travel through time.

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#time vortex #time and space vortex #space-time vortex #space time vortex #the vortex #vortex

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Definition of Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf is the title of the season 1 episode 12 story.

"Bad Wolf" was an entity that Rose Tyler briefly became after staring into the heart of the Doctor's TARDIS and directly into the Time Vortex. - from Fandom

Bad Wolf was mentioned in several other episodes.

— See These Links For More —

Bad Wolf (TV story): https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Bad_Wolf_(TV_story)

Bad Wolf (entity) Fandom: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Bad_Wolf_(entity)

#bad wolf

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Definition of RTD2

Some people refer to Russell T Davies’ second era on Doctor Who as RTD2. It started when Davies himself posted it on his Instagram soon after he took over the show.

Russell T Davies first post with the caption “RTD2”

#rtd2

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Definition of Classic Who/Classic Doctor Who

Classic Doctor Who or just Classic Who refers to the era before the 2005 revival (also called NeWho/New who, reboot (era)) from 1963 to 1989 plus the film titled Doctor Who in 1996.

#classic who #classic doctor who

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Definition of Companion

In Doctor Who the term companion is someone who travels or shares adventures with the Doctor. Most companions are the Doctor's closest friends although the term is not so clear more so in the newer series then the old, there are some that are on and off and even one-offs.

— See These Links For More —

Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companion_(Doctor_Who)

List of companions: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Companion/Appearances

#companion

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Definition of Torchwood

— [ Torchwood Institute ] —

The Torchwood Institute or Torchwood for short, was a secret organization founded in 1879 to protect Great Britain by investigating and fighting alien threats, and to secure alien technology for "the good of the British Empire". - from Fandom

Captain Jack Harkness a companion of the Ninth Doctor had taken over in 2000 and in 2010 the Institute was defunct.

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Torchwood was a spin-off of Doctor Who about the adventures of Jack Harkness and the Torchwood Institute.

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Torchwood Institute: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Torchwood_Institute

Torchwood (series): https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Torchwood_(series)

#torchwood #torchwood institute #torchwood series

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Definition of Time Lord

Time Lords are a powerful and wise race from the planet Gallifrey. They created and attempted monopolisation of time travel technology hence the name Time Lord.

— See these links for more —

Fandom: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Lord

BBC article: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/what-is-a-time-lord

#time lord #time lords

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Definition of Regeneration

Regeneration is a process in which a Time Lord undergoes a change in to a new physical form and a difference in their personality. It’s a way for them to cheat death making them able to live even for thousands of years.

— Read more about the definition and the process of registration —

Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regeneration_(Doctor_Who)

Fandom: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Regeneration

BBC article: https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/why-does-the-doctor-regenerate

#regeneration

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Definition of Psychic paper

Psychic paper is a blank, white visitor's card that has special properties. When shown to a person, it can usually induce them to see whatever the user expects, wishes, or needs them to see printed on it. — from Wikipedia

— See These Links For More —

Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Doctor_Who_items

Fandom: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Psychic_paper

Fandom: https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/The_Doctor%27s_psychic_paper

#psychic paper

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Definition of Police box

The Doctor’s main transportation vehicle “TARDIS” is disguised as a Mackenzie Trench-style police box.

A police box is a public telephone kiosk or callbox for the use of members of the police, or for members of the public to contact the police. It was used in some countries, including the United Kingdom and United States throughout the 20th century from the early 1920s. - from Wikipedia

See Wikipedia for more information: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_box

#police box

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Definition of TARDIS

TARDIS or sometimes Tardis is an acronym for "Time And Relative Dimension(s) In Space". It can travel anywhere in time and space and is bigger on the inside then the outside. The exterior appearance mimics a police box. It is the main vehicle in which the Doctor travels.

— See These Links For More —

Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TARDIS

BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5Dp7g7b0dSVhD2TM1xNlf7c/the-tardis

#tardis

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Definition of NeWho/New Who

NeWho or New Who, also referred to as the reboot (era) refers to Doctor Who starting from 2005 when the show was revived (Series 1) to the current series/season.

#newho #new who

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Doctor Who List of Words — From 2005 to Present (Alphabetical Order)

This is a list of words you see or hear in the show or among fans and others.

I am just a Doctor Who fan. I am not a word expert or a writer so there might be some words or other mistakes. Please bare that in mind.

If you notice any kind of mistake then please tell me in the reply/comments of this post and I will fix it when I can. If you leave a comment telling me of a mistake, as soon as I fix it I might delete your comment so the comment section doesn’t get crowded.

Also leave a comment if you have a suggestion of a word that should be added. If I think it’s appropriate for the list I will add it. These comments I will not delete.

New words and definitions will be frequently added to the list.

Tap the word and see a short definition/explanation of the word in Doctor Who.

Some words that don’t have a link/definition will be added later.

A

Adipose

Auton

B

Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf (production company)

Behind the sofa

C

Companion

Chameleon Circuit

Classic Who/Classic Doctor Who

Cyberman

D

Dalek

Delete

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

Materialisation

N

NeWho/New Who

O

P

Police box

Psychic paper

Q

R

Regeneration

RTD2

S

Showrunner

T

TARDIS

Time Lord

Time Vortex

Torchwood

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

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