science fiction
noun/ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/
Etymology
From science + fiction. First use appears c. 1851. See cite below.
Definitions
Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
- Science fiction can be defined as that branch of literature which deals with the reaction of human beings to changes in science and technology.
- When “Her” premiered in 2013, it fell firmly in the camp of science fiction. Today, the film, set prophetically in 2025, feels more like a documentary.
Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.
- Despite decades of research, mass-market personal aircraft are still science fiction.
Of or pertaining to this genre.
The neighborhood
- antonymscience fact
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for science fiction. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA