science fiction

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.

Example Sentences
  • Some people consider motion pictures such as the Star Wars movies more as fantasies than science fiction.
2 Definition

Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.

Example Sentences
  • Despite decades of research, mass-market personal aircraft are still science fiction.