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Meaning of science fiction

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

science fiction

Pronunciation:/ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.

    Example: Some people consider motion pictures such as the Star Wars movies more as fantasies than science fiction.

  2. Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.

    Example: Despite decades of research, mass-market personal aircraft are still science fiction.