Sci-fi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /saɪ.faɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sci-fi is a noun meaning A genre of movies featuring mostly fictional scientific scenes.
Meaning
A genre of movies featuring mostly fictional scientific scenes.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) Syllabic abbreviation of science fiction.
- Of or pertaining to such a genre.
Example Sentences
Several sci-fi films and novels have very accurately predicted and paved the way for many of the pieces of technology we enjoy today.
I'm the kind of sci-fi addict who can stand any amount of improbability, bad acting, uninterested direction and poverty-row budgets, but can't take The Mind of Mr. Soames.
Word Forms
- scifi
Synonyms for sci-fi
Depending on context, synonyms include sci-fix, sci-fic, SF.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fiction, spy-fi, scientifilm, scienticomic, technothriller, stfilm.
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