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.
Synonyms
- science fiction
- speculative fiction
- futurism