Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sci-fi

Noun

/ˈsaɪ faɪ/

Definition

A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts.

Examples

The movie is a classic sci-fi film that explores the possibility of time travel.
Many sci-fi novels envision life on other planets and the technology needed for space travel.
He loves to read sci-fi stories because they challenge his imagination.

Meaning

Sci-fi, short for science fiction, explores advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.