CEFR B2

sci-fi

noun

Meaning

Fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances, space exploration, or life on other planets.

Examples

She spent the entire weekend reading classic sci-fi novels from the 1960s.
The director is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the sci-fi genre.

Synonyms: speculative fiction, science fiction

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sci-fi (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsaɪˈfaɪ

Definition

Fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances, space exploration, or life on other planets.

Examples

She spent the entire weekend reading classic sci-fi novels from the 1960s.
The director is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the sci-fi genre.
They debated whether the new film was truly sci-fi or just a fantasy movie in disguise.

Synonyms of sci-fi

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