: of, relating to, or being science fiction
a sci-fi film
sci-fi noun

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And Answers For Saturday, December 21 Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Ares is an electric cafe racer with a sci-fi movie vibe, that blends modern technology with vintage aesthetics. New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024 Sunny is powering down for good: Apple TV+ has cancelled the sci-fi mystery starring Rashida Jones after just one season, TVLine has confirmed. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 19 Dec. 2024 The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sci-fi 

Word History

Etymology

shortened from science fiction

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sci-fi was in 1954

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“Sci-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sci-fi. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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