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

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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 However, the past two years have seen a decline in scripted commissions, particularly in expensive-to-produce genres like sci-fi and fantasy, which are now reserved for U.S. and occasionally European productions. Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025 But will fans of the long-running sci-fi franchise welcome it with open minds? Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Jan. 2025 Korean director Bong’s first feature since his 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or and quadruple Oscar winner Parasite, the sci-fi drama has been a long time coming, with the shoot having wrapped in December 2022. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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