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

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Prequels have become rather commonplace in sci-fi these days, offering us a window into the event that shaped the world of the original story. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Weaver, who is known for her roles in other sci-fi shows and movies, will star as Ward, the leader of the New Republic's Adelphi Rangers. Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025 The romantic sci-fi drama, produced by Cerita Films and starring Sheila Dara Aisha and Dion Wiyoko, was confirmed as the country’s submission by the Indonesian Oscar Selection Committee following a plenary meeting. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025 The actors and longtime friends — who first worked together 35 years ago in the 1989 sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure — are collaborating again, this time on the new Broadway revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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