Synonyms for science fiction


Grammar : Noun


Définition of science fiction

Origin :
  • 1929 (first attested in advertisements for "Air Wonder Stories" magazine), though there is an isolated use from 1851; abbreviated form sci-fi is from 1955. Earlier in same sense was scientifiction (1916).
  • noun literary fantasy about future
Example sentences :
  • Every other Science Fiction magazine has, so let us have one, too.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • Yet, who am I, to judge persons who have read and know all about Science Fiction?
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • In my opinion it should not be in a Science Fiction magazine.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • I subscribe myself to the advancement of science and Science Fiction.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 » by Various
  • The oldest story in science fiction; it's true; I can't write it.
  • Extract from : « Question of Comfort » by Les Collins
  • And, therefore, didn't you have every right to think it was science fiction?
  • Extract from : « Despoilers of the Golden Empire » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • If you are a science fiction fan, why don't you become a member?
  • Extract from : « The Fantasy Fan December 1933 » by Charles D. Hornig
  • Yours for spreading the gospel of weird and science fiction.
  • Extract from : « The Fantasy Fan, October 1933 » by Various
  • It is an exciting piece of science fiction complete in this issue.
  • Extract from : « The Fantasy Fan, October 1933 » by Various
  • "Or let it play the lead in a science fiction movie," snapped Anderson.
  • Extract from : « Moon Glow » by G. L. Vandenburg

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