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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The biggest surprise of all is that the spaceship is actually functional, and takes them all into hyperspace on an unexpected adventure. Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Cassaday was chosen to draw the first story arc of the book, propelling sales into hyperspace. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 Nvidia Nvidia's latest GPUs, apparently dropping out of hyperspace. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2024 Rebels ended with Padawan hero Ezra Bridger disappearing into hyperspace with the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn — and his friends vowing to bring him home. Danny Horn, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for hyperspace 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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