techno-thriller

noun

Meaning

A genre of fiction that combines the high-tension suspense of a thriller with detailed, realistic technical or scientific information.

Examples

Tom Clancy is widely credited with popularizing the techno-thriller in the 1980s.
The film is a classic techno-thriller that focuses on the mechanics of submarine warfare.

Synonyms: spy novel, military thriller, science fiction, cyber-thriller

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techno-thriller

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtɛknoʊˌθrɪlər

Definition

A genre of fiction that combines the high-tension suspense of a thriller with detailed, realistic technical or scientific information.

Examples

Tom Clancy is widely credited with popularizing the techno-thriller in the 1980s.
The film is a classic techno-thriller that focuses on the mechanics of submarine warfare.

Synonyms of techno-thriller

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