science fiction

noun

: 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

ˈsī-ən(t)s-ˈfik-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Examples of science fiction in a Sentence

Time travel exists only in the realm of science fiction.

Recent Examples on the Web

Coogler originally wanted Williams to play a role in Black Panther, but Williams was at work co-directing a science fiction musical, Neptune Frost which premiered at Cannes. —Nia Shumake, Essence, 15 May 2025

For now, commercial asteroid mining operations are science fiction – not to mention legally fraught. —Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 13 May 2025

Is the title character of the new Apple TV+ series Murderbot the most relatable person, machine, or other in science fiction history? —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025

After acting in several short films, Gomez Hidaka landed a role on the Apple TV+ series Silo, acting opposite Rebecca Ferguson in two seasons of the dystopic science fiction series. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for science fiction

• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction
• crucifixion
• dereliction
• interdiction
• jurisdiction
• malediction
• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction

Kids Definition

science fiction

noun

: fiction that deals with the influence of real or imagined science on society or individuals

science-fictional

ˈsī-ən(t)s-ˈfik-shnəl

-shən-ᵊl

adjective