New Entries (since site relaunch)
| Date added | Word | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-13 | gravitonic adj. (1929) | of or relating to gravitons |
| 2021-08-11 | near-future adj. (1954) | denoting a subgenre of science fiction set in a future recognizably similar to a contemporary setting, having only moderate differences in technology |
| 2021-08-10 | Bonestellian adj. (1953) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the art of Chesley Bonestell, esp. in featuring accurate depictions of astronomical objects |
| 2021-08-09 | skin job n. 2 (1981) | a robot that has skin; (spec.) an android that cannot easily be distinguished from a human |
| 2021-08-09 | skin job n. 1 (1958) | a skin transplant (esp. for the purpose of changing or concealing oneβs identity); cosmetic surgery performed on the skin |
| 2021-08-06 | Ballardian adj. (1964) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing of J. G. Ballard, esp. in featuring desolate, dystopian settings and a pessimistic view of the effects of modern technological society |
| 2021-08-04 | Lovecraftian adj. (1927) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing of H. P. Lovecraft, esp. in featuring elements of supernatural and often existential horror |
| 2021-08-03 | Campbellian adj. (1949) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing that appeared in the magazines edited by John W. Campbell, esp. in featuring heroic characters in technologically advanced scenarios |
| 2021-08-03 | Gernsbackian adj. (1943) | of, relating to, or characteristic of Hugo Gernsback, and esp. of the writing that appeared in the magazines he edited, esp. in featuring extensive discussions of scientific or technological issues |
| 2021-08-02 | Bradburian adj. (1951) | = Bradburyish adj. |
| 2021-08-02 | Bradburyesque adj. (1948) | = Bradburyish adj. |
| 2021-08-02 | Bradburyish adj. (1948) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing of Ray Bradbury, esp. in focusing on psychological concerns (often based on the presumed simplicity of personal interactions) rather than technological developments |
| 2021-08-02 | Heinleinian adj. (1956) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing of Robert Heinlein |
| 2021-07-30 | Asimovian adj. 1 (1942) | of, relating to, or characteristic of the writing of Isaac Asimov |
| 2021-07-29 | bullet time n. (1999) | a video effect in which the camera appears to move around a stationary or very slow-moving subject |
| 2021-07-28 | space dinghy n. (1941) | a small spaceship; a lifeboat or shuttle |
| 2021-07-27 | scanner n. (1935) | a device, system, etc. used for systematically examining something or gathering data, esp. at a distance or through obstacles |
| 2021-07-22 | cycle n. (1918) | a (specific) interval of time |
| 2021-07-21 | spidey sense n. (1963) | = spider sense n. |
| 2021-07-21 | spider sense n. (1963) | in the fictional world of the comic book hero Spider-Man: the precognitive ability to anticipate (and react to) dangerous situations beyond the normal range of human senses; (hence, in figurative or allusive use) a premonition; intuition; insight |
| 2021-07-20 | kryptonite n. (1943) | in the fictional world of the comic book hero Superman: a substance that renders Superman weak when he is exposed to it; (hence, in figurative or allusive use) something that can weaken or damage a particular person or thing; an Achilles heel |
| 2021-07-20 | space tunnel n. (1975) | = wormhole n. |
| 2021-07-14 | gripping hand n. (1986) | on the gripping hand: used to introduce a third point of view, fact, case, etc., that contrasts with two previous statements |
| 2021-05-18 | gynoid n. (1979) | a robot having female or feminine characteristics; = robotrix n. |
| 2021-05-15 | Earthsider n. (1966) | a native or inhabitant of Earth |
| 2021-05-14 | Jupiterian n. (1855) | a native or inhabitant of the planet Jupiter |
| 2021-05-14 | Jupiterian adj. (1907) | of or pertaining to the planet Jupiter or its inhabitants |
| 2021-05-14 | thruster n. (1949) | an engine that creates thrust, esp. a small rocket engine used to adjust the attitude or course of a spacecraft in flight |
| 2021-05-13 | universal translator n. (1949) | a device, computer system, etc. that (instantaneously) translates among languages |
| 2021-05-13 | atmosphere suit n. (1948) | = space suit n. |
| 2021-04-30 | mecha n. 1 (1986) | chiefly in anime or manga: a large combat robot having humanoid form, typically controlled by an occupant |
| 2021-04-30 | mech n. (1938) | = robot n.; (also) = mecha n. 1 |
| 2021-04-29 | biosuit n. (1969) | any of various protective garments, as: a suit designed to protect the wearer from biological hazards; a protective suit made of biological materials; a relatively flexible and lightweight spacesuit |
| 2021-04-29 | Mercurian adj. (1897) | of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the planet Mercury or its inhabitants |
| 2021-04-29 | weirdist n. (1936) | an author or fan of weird fiction |
| 2021-04-29 | telepath v. (1885) | to transmit (a message, image, etc.) by telepathy; (also) to communicate with (a person) by telepathy; also intransitive; cf. telepathize v. |
| 2021-04-28 | planetman n. (1937) | a person from oneβs home planet n. |
| 2021-04-28 | thought-variant n. (1933) | a story characterized by a focus on significant ideas rather than action |
| 2021-04-28 | sensawunda n. (1961) | = sense of wonder n. |
| 2021-04-16 | shipmind n. (1975) | an intelligent entity (alien or computer-based) that helps control a spacecraft |
| 2021-04-13 | rocketport n. (1931) | a place where rockets can take off and land; cf. spaceport n. |
| 2021-04-12 | warship n. (1898) | a military spaceship designed for combat |
| 2021-04-12 | fleet n. (1898) | = space fleet n. |
| 2021-04-12 | battleship n. (1900) | a military spaceship having heavy armor and powerful weapons |
| 2021-04-11 | Lunite n. (1928) | a native or inhabitant of the Moon; = Lunarian n.; Lunarite n. |
| 2021-04-11 | Lunarite n. (1888) | a native or inhabitant of the Moon; = Lunarian n.; Lunite n. |
| 2021-04-11 | Loonie n. (1941) | a native or inhabitant of the Moon; = Lunarian n.; Lunite n.; Lunarite n. |
| 2021-04-02 | scouter n. (1936) | = scout ship n. |
| 2021-04-02 | scout ship n. (1930) | a usu. small and fast spaceship used for reconnaissance |