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science fiction

noun

Definition of science fiction

  1. :  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

science–fictional

play \ˈsī-ən(t)s-ˈfik-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective

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Examples of science fiction in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of science fiction

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SCIENCE FICTION Defined for English Language Learners

science fiction

noun

Definition of science fiction for English Language Learners

  • : stories about how people and societies are affected by imaginary scientific developments in the future

SCIENCE FICTION Defined for Kids

science fiction

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Definition of science fiction for Students

  1. :  made-up stories about the influence of real or imagined science on society or individuals

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