hyperspace

noun

hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās How to pronounce hyperspace (audio)
1
: space of more than three dimensions
2
: a fictional space in which extraordinary events happen

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In its own very different way, Skeleton Crew is also trying to see this territory through new eyes — in this case, four younglings who should probably be in science class and not figuring out how to get a ship into hyperspace. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024 The Volume, which keeps improving with each new iteration at ILM, was utilized early on for hyperspace, a bustling pirate port, and a dark moon. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024 The biggest surprise of all is that the spaceship is actually functional, and takes them all into hyperspace on an unexpected adventure. Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Cassaday was chosen to draw the first story arc of the book, propelling sales into hyperspace. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hyperspace 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hyperspace was in 1867

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“Hyperspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperspace. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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hyperspace

noun
hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās How to pronounce hyperspace (audio)
1
: space of more than three dimensions
2
: a fictional space held to support extraordinary events (as travel faster than the speed of light)
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