hyperspace

noun

hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās How to pronounce hyperspace (audio)
1
: space of more than three dimensions
2
: a fictional space in which extraordinary events happen

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But Gosling’s interest and involvement suddenly shifted the Star Wars project into hyperspace. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Moreover, its giant hyperdrive was also ridiculously powerful and was coupled with a hyperspace tracking system that crunched data to follow and predict other vessel's destinations across vast distances. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025 But before Jod could be jettisoned, the Onyx Cinder came out of hyperspace and began making tracks for At Attin. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025 Brutus’ frigate leapt out of hyperspace well ahead of the Onyx Cinder, and all aboard were curious to see that the mythical At Attin is a gas giant surrounded by an impenetrable toxic atmosphere. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hyperspace 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hyperspace was in 1867

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“Hyperspace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperspace. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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hyperspace

noun
hy·​per·​space ˈhī-pər-ˌspās How to pronounce hyperspace (audio)
1
: space of more than three dimensions
2
: a fictional space held to support extraordinary events (as travel faster than the speed of light)
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