"scientifiction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌsaɪ.ən.tɪˈfɪk.ʃən/
Etymology: Blend of scientific + fiction. Coined by Hugo Gernsback in 1916. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|scientific|fiction}} Blend of scientific + fiction, {{coin|en|Hugo Gernsback|in=1916}} Coined by Hugo Gernsback in 1916 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} scientifiction (uncountable)
  1. (dated) science fiction. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: science fiction, sci-fi, SF Derived forms: scientifictional, stf Related terms: fantasy, speculative fiction
    Sense id: en-scientifiction-en-noun-PhQkuEYy Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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