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science fiction


science fiction

noun

Definition of SCIENCE FICTION

: fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component
— sci·ence–fic·tion·al \ˈsī-ən(t)s-ˈfik-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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Examples of SCIENCE FICTION

  1. Time travel exists only in the realm of science fiction.

First Known Use of SCIENCE FICTION

1851

Rhymes with SCIENCE FICTION

benediction, contradiction, crucifixion, dereliction, interdiction, jurisdiction, malediction, metafiction, valediction

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