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

Examples of sci-fi in a Sentence

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Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 After his sci-fi feature script earned him a fellowship through Final Draft’s 2016 Big Break Screenwriting Contest, Eric went on to write his first drama pilot, which earned him representation. Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 But Grande does have experience on both the stage and screen, having appeared on Broadway's 13: The Musical and starring on Nickelodeon sitcoms Victorious and Sam & Cat, as well as Adam McKay's sci-fi political satire Don't Look Up. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Last week’s episode, revealing that LuPone’s Lilia experiences time out of order, was both a terrific showcase for the great star of stage and screen and an excellent example of using sci-fi/fantasy to tell a nonlinear story. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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