hyperspace

Etymology

hyper- + space

noun

  1. (mathematics) An n-dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3.
  2. (mathematics) A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension.
  3. (science fiction) A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.
    We can only get to the Nimrodian Galaxy if we go through hyperspace.
    I'm in command of 18 competitively selected super-perfect physical specimens with an average age of 24.6 who have been locked up in hyperspace for 378 days. 1956, Cyril Hume, Forbidden Planet, spoken by Commander Adams (Leslie Nielsen)

verb

  1. (science fiction, transitive, intransitive) To travel or transport into hyperspace.
    If she hyperspaced out to Tionisla or Lave the Courier would simply follow through her witchspace wormhole. 2010, Drew Wagar, Status Quo (Oolite Saga), Drew Wagar

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