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Science Fiction is the creation of imaginary stories that are based on extensions of technology (e.g. genetics, robotics, space travel), or on alternate dimensions of existence. Literature and media productions are usually classed as science fiction if they do not exist in a setting (past or present) that conforms to the same physical dimensions and physical laws of the Earth.
Some "fantasy" includes elements of Science Fiction, and vice versa. Stories that include magical, spiritual, or metaphysical themes are usually not classified as Science Fiction.
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What is the definition of science fiction according to Britannica concise encyclopedia?
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What is the meaning or definition of science fantasy?
Science fantasy is science fiction that contains elements of fantasy. An example of this would be Star Wars, which contains fantasy elements in the form of the Jedi, the Force, etc.
What is pure science fiction?
Science fiction is a very wide genre. There is hard science fiction with chemistry, biology and astronomy. This is your basic Asimov, Clarke, and Pohl. There is social science fiction with sociology and politics. This is your Bradbury's Farenheit 451 and Martian Chronicles. There is adventure science fiction with comic book heroes. There is humorous science fiction such as Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There is little doubt that the hard science fiction is pure science fiction but most will differ about the other types.
What is a story that combines science and imagination?
Science Fiction.
Does science fiction have a hyphen?
No.
