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hyperspace

hyperspace

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Noun

hyperspace (countable and uncountable, plural hyperspaces)

  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.

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Verb

hyperspace (third-person singular simple present hyperspaces, present participle hyperspacing, simple past and past participle hyperspaced)

  1. (science fiction, transitive, intransitive) To travel or transport into hyperspace.