English Explanatory Dictionary

sci-fi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genre of movies featuring mostly fictional scientific scenes.
  2. Syllabic abbreviation of science fiction.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to such a genre.

Pronunciation

/saɪ.faɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sci-fi.wav

Word forms

sci-fi sci fi scifi

Etymology

Clipping of science fiction.

Synonyms

science fiction. science-fiction sci-fix sci-fic SF S.F. S. F.

Derived words

skiffy
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