speculative fiction
"Speculative fiction" is an umbrella term for narrative works that explore imaginative and hypothetical scenarios, often involving futuristic, supernatural, or alternate realities.
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Definition
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(general)A genre encompassing narratives that explore hypothetical or fantastical scenarios, including elements like futuristic technology, supernatural occurrences, and alternate histories.
Example
- Speculative fiction often includes subgenres such as science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
- Authors of speculative fiction imagine worlds that challenge our understanding of reality.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "speculative fiction":
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