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

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Sold in pairs, these are laser-focused on racing game fans—realistically, Mario Kart World, but sci-fi racer Fast Fusion will make good use of them too, and make the motion controls feel that bit more intuitive. Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025 His experiences exploring the city left a lasting impression, particularly its unusual geography and sci-fi aesthetic. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 But sci-fi dorks in the audience were treated to another scene perhaps even more memorable. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 19 July 2025 Is all this merely a sci-fi imaginary consideration? Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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