"science fiction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ Forms: science fiction [singular], [plural]
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  1. Science fiction is are stories in which advanced technology or science is a key element.
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  2. Science fiction is technology that, while theoretically possible, is not yet practical.
    Sense id: simple-science_fiction-en-noun-M6LCm4Ng
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