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noun
A subset of a space which is a space in its own right.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any (often unspecified) method of communicating or travelling faster than light speed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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noun
An alternative dimension or universe, access to or use of which permits faster-than-light travel or communications; hyperspace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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noun
The psychological state of the submissive or bottom during sadomasochistic activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
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Synonyms: bottomspace
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a space that is contained within another space
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: mathematical space, topological space
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- Latin spatiumbor. Old French espace Anglo-Norman spacebor. Middle English space English space English subspace From sub- + space.
From sub (“submissive”) + space (“state of mind”).
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
