science fiction

[ sahy-uhns fik-shuhn ]

noun

1. a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc.

science fiction

noun

1. 1. a literary genre that makes imaginative use of scientific knowledge or conjecture
   2. ( as modifier )

      a science fiction writer

science fiction

1. Works of fiction that use scientific discoveries or advanced technology — either actual or imaginary — as part of their plot . Jules Verne and H. G. Wells were early writers of science fiction. More recent ones are Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.

Word History and Origins

Origin of science fiction¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Read too strictly, this would exclude highly inventive works of science fiction and fantasy because they lack realism.

From The Daily Beast

I never as a reader have been particularly interested in dystopian literature or science fiction or, in fact, fantasy.

From The Daily Beast

So that threw it into a realm of sort of science fiction, but that had never been a realm I had ever had an interest in before.

From The Daily Beast

And I thought, ‘I think our songs will get sung at science-fiction conventions!’

From The Daily Beast

At least, that was the story told by the boy-king, who would later become a well-known author of science fiction.

From The Daily Beast

Her hobbies are reading science fiction novels, going to the opera and listening to folk music.

From Project Gutenberg

Bakka is the oldest science fiction bookstore in the world, and it made me the mutant I am today.

From Project Gutenberg

You find the science-fiction writers more dangerous than the true scientists?

From Project Gutenberg

I do not name it to impress you, but to suggest a sort of science-fiction experience.

From Project Gutenberg

It's not science-fiction, but it's certainly a fine bit of story.

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Related Words

• sci-fi
• SF