hyperspace

[ hahy-per-speys ]

noun

1. Mathematics. a Euclidean space of more than three dimensions.
2. (in science fiction) a fantastical dimension in which the normal rules of space and time are altered, permitting extraordinary actions and events such as travel at speeds faster than light:

   As the spaceship entered hyperspace, we heard a loud screaming sound accompanied by intense vibration—and then nothing.

3. Digital Technology. links and their targets viewed collectively with reference to their organization, hierarchy, interrelationships, etc.:

   With this program you can build a naturally structured, tightly interlinked, and easily navigated hyperspace of educational material.

   Research on the internet often entails endless jumps through hyperspace, trying to sift good information from bad.

hyperspace

/ ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪʃəl; ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪs /

noun

1. maths space having more than three dimensions: often used to describe a multi-dimensional environment
2. (in science fiction) a theoretical dimension within which conventional space-time relationship does not apply

Derived Forms

• hyperspatial, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·per·spa·tial [hahy-per-, spey, -sh, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperspace¹

First recorded in 1865–70; hyper- ( def ) + space ( def ); hyperspace fordef 3, perhaps hyper(link) ( def ) + (cyber)space ( def )

Example Sentences

As Gearbox Publishing’s Homeworld 3 begins, the galaxy has enjoyed an age of prosperity thanks to the discovery of a network of hyperspace gates.

From Seattle Times

The “Star Wars” festival also sees new droids making their way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge through the duration of the event, as well as the return of Space Mountain overlay Hyperspace Mountain and a new free scavenger hunt that aims to get players to pay close attention to the minute details of Galaxy’s Edge.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, Season of the Force will see Space Mountain remade into Hyperspace Mountain for the duration of the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, Season of the Force will also see Space Mountain remade into Hyperspace Mountain for the duration of the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, Season of the Force will see Space Mountain remade into Hyperspace Mountain for the duration of the event.

From Los Angeles Times