"warp factor" meaning in All languages combined

See warp factor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: warp factors [plural]
Etymology: From the science-fiction series Star Trek. Head templates: {{en-noun}} warp factor (plural warp factors)
  1. (science fiction) A hypothetical figure indicating a space vessel's speed greater than the speed of light. Categories (topical): Faster-than-light travel, Science fiction, Star Trek
    Sense id: en-warp_factor-en-noun-Hx6OGRUa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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