Sci-fi
(noun)
A genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life.
Origin:
Abbreviation of science fiction.
Examples:
- He was a fan of sci-fi movies.
- The book was a classic of sci-fi literature.
- Sci-fi is a popular genre in literature and film.
- The sci-fi convention was a gathering of fans.
- The sci-fi novel explored the implications of artificial intelligence.