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science fiction

sci·ence fic·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sahy-uh ns fik-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ əns ˈfɪk ʃən/
    • /ˈsaɪəns ˈfɪk.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-uh ns fik-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ əns ˈfɪk ʃən/

Definitions of science fiction words

  • noun science fiction a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc. 1
  • noun science fiction stories: futuristic, speculative 1
  • uncountable noun science fiction Science fiction consists of stories in books, magazines, and films about events that take place in the future or in other parts of the universe. 0
  • noun science fiction a literary genre that makes imaginative use of scientific knowledge or conjecture 0
  • noun science fiction (as modifier) 0
  • noun science fiction fiction of a highly imaginative or fantastic kind, typically involving some actual or projected scientific phenomenon 0
See all 6 definitions of science fiction

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Origin of science fiction

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Science fiction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Science fiction

science fiction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

science fiction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for science fiction

noun science fiction

  • computer age — modern society regarded as the period when the widespread use of computers has fundamentally changed people's lives

adjective science fiction

  • futuristic — of or relating to the future: a futuristic view of the world.
All 2 Synonyms of science fiction

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