Synonyms of science fiction
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for science fiction is SF. Other synonyms of science fiction are scientific romance, scientifiction, sci-fi, skiffy and stf.
Synonyms and similar words for science fiction
nounFiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
- scientific romanceScience fiction, especially its early form in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
- scientifictionScience fiction.
- sci-fiSyllabic abbreviation of science fiction.
- SFA book size one sixty-fourth of the size of a standard uncut sheet of paper (less 7.5 cm (3") in height).
- skiffyLow-quality science fiction.
- stf
Opposite of science fiction
nounMore antonyms
- science factReality, especially scientific and technological reality, as contrasted with the manner in which it is depicted in...
Meaning of science fiction
- noun Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
- noun Technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.
- adjective Of or pertaining to this genre.
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Questions about synonyms of science fiction
- What is another word for science fiction?
- Science fiction has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as SF, scientific romance, scientifiction, sci-fi, skiffy and stf.
- What is the opposite of science fiction?
- The opposite of science fiction is science fact.
- What does science fiction mean?
- Science fiction means fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
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