Science-fiction
noun
1.
a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, theme, etc.
science fiction
noun
1.
a literary genre that makes imaginative use of scientific knowledge or conjecture
(as modifier): a science fiction writer
science fiction definition
Works of fiction that use scientific discoveries or advanced technology — either actual or imaginary — as part of their plot. Jules Verne and H. G. Wells were early writers of science fiction. More recent ones are Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.
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[skee-en-tee-ah est poh-ten-tee-ah; English see-en-shee-uh est poh-ten-shee-uh] /skiˈɛn tiˌɑ ɛst poʊˈtɛn tiˌɑ; English siˈɛn ʃi ə ɛst poʊˈtɛn ʃi ə/ Latin. 1. knowledge is power.
- Scientia-est-potentia
[skee-en-tee-ah est poh-ten-tee-ah; English see-en-shee-uh est poh-ten-shee-uh] /skiˈɛn tiˌɑ ɛst poʊˈtɛn tiˌɑ; English siˈɛn ʃi ə ɛst poʊˈtɛn ʃi ə/ Latin. 1. knowledge is power.