# scientifiction

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌsaɪ.ən.tɪˈfɪk.ʃən/

## Definitions
1. Science fiction.

## Etymology
Blend of scientific + fiction. Coined by Hugo Gernsback in 1916.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/scientifiction