Fantascience

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A genre of fiction which combines scientific and fantastic elements. archaic, uncountable

    "Silent Running is a myth anchored in materialism and realism, despite its fantascience trappings."

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"Silent Running is a myth anchored in materialism and realism, despite its fantascience trappings."

Etymology

Blend of fantastic + science or fantasy + science.

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