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

Examples of sci-fi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This requires collaboration between technology companies, policymakers, and civil society to develop and enforce regulations that deter malicious actors and protect users from real-world harm, instead of focusing only on imaginary doomsday scenarios from sci-fi movies. Alexandru Voica, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 The Denis Villeneuve sci-fi spectacle grossed $46.2 million during its second weekend in the U.S. and Canada, a mere 44% decline from its debut. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 In any case, Denis Villeneuve’s artful sci-fi epic has fared far better than most recent Hollywood tentpoles in China, where local interest in U.S. filmmaking has plummeted in recent years. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 The sci-fi epic earned $12.3 million on Friday, down 62% from its opening day last week. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 Since then, Gosling has starred in everything from Oscar-winning dramas to sci-fi adventures, rom-com favorites and more. Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 He’s been a fixture of international cinema ever since, dazzling critics and audiences alike with everything from sci-fi romances (The Lobster) to royal satires (The Favourite). Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024 See Inside a New 'Dune' Book Featuring Poetry by Star Josh Brolin (Exclusive) Based on Frank Herbert’s long-beloved sci-fi series, Villeneuve’s two Dune movies cover the plot of the original 1965 novel. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 The actor has unveiled a first look at his upcoming Tron movie, the third film in Disney's iconic sci-fi franchise. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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sci-fi

noun
ˈsī-ˈfī
sci-fi adjective

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