science fiction

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
2. (broadly, uncountable, usually) Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.

Adj

Of or pertaining to this genre.

Synonyms

sci-fi

fiction

scifi

SF

fantasy fiction

scientifiction

Translations

science-fiction

fantascienza

Science-Fiction

ficção científica

ciencia ficción

ciència-ficció

επιστημονική φαντασία

sciencefiction

bilim kurgu

Sciencefiction

ciencia-ficción

SF

عِلم خَيالي

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/

Etymology

From science + fiction. First use appears c. 1851. See cite below.