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Definition of hyperspace

hyperspace

/ˈhaɪ.pɚˌspeɪs/
hy · per · space
Plural:hyperspaces
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Adjective:hyperspatial
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hyperspace Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A notional space or alternate dimension in science fiction through which spacecraft can travel faster than the speed of light to cross vast interstellar distances.

Example

"The captain entered the coordinates into the navigation computer before engaging the engines to jump into hyperspace."

2

A mathematical space of more than three dimensions.

Example

"Advanced geometric models often require projecting complex data points into a four-dimensional hyperspace."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by mathematicians from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, beyond) and 'space' to describe non-Euclidean geometry of more than three dimensions, before becoming a staple of 20th-century science fiction.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hyperspace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hyperspace
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