"prespace" meaning in English

See prespace in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + space. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pre-|space}} pre- + space Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} prespace (not comparable)
  1. (science fiction) Of a civilization: having yet to develop space travel. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-prespace-en-adj-GrvzcpUu Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Noun

Forms: prespaces [plural]
Etymology: From pre- + space. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pre-|space}} pre- + space Head templates: {{en-noun}} prespace (plural prespaces)
  1. Any of various theoretical states of physical existence that precede or underlie three-dimensional space. Related terms: prespaced
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