"Treknology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of Trek (“Star Trek”) + technology. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Trek|technology|gloss1=Star Trek}} Blend of Trek (“Star Trek”) + technology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Treknology (uncountable)
  1. (fandom slang) The fictional science and technology featured in the Star Trek franchise. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Star Trek Synonyms: treknology, Trek-nology Derived forms: Treknological

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