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Vinony

sci-fi

adjective

  1. relating to science fiction
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /saɪ.faɪ/

adj

Etymology: Clipping of science fiction.

  1. Of or pertaining to such a genre.

noun

Etymology: Clipping of science fiction.

  1. A genre of movies featuring mostly fictional scientific scenes.

    “I'm the kind of sci-fi addict who can stand any amount of improbability, bad acting, uninterested direction and poverty-row budgets, but can't take The Mind of Mr. Soames.”

    “Several sci-fi films and novels have very accurately predicted and paved the way for many of the pieces of technology we enjoy today.”

  2. Syllabic abbreviation of science fiction.