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noun
Reality, especially scientific and technological reality, as contrasted with the manner in which it is depicted in science fiction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing
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Synonyms: science faction
Antonyms: science fiction
Broader terms: fact
noun
A fact that has been verified by scientific investigation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From science + fact, by analogy with science fiction.
