hyperspace

hy·per·space

 (hī′pər-spās′)

n.

1. Space that has four or more dimensions.

2. A fictional space in which laws of physics may be circumvented allowing faster-than-light travel or time travel.

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hyperspace

(ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪs)

n

1. (Mathematics) maths space having more than three dimensions: often used to describe a multi-dimensional environment

2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (in science fiction) a theoretical dimension within which conventional space-time relationship does not apply

hyperspatial adj

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hy•per•space

(ˈhaɪ pərˌspeɪs)

n.

1. space having more than three dimensions.

2. (in science fiction) a non-Euclidean dimension that serves as a means of circumventing normal space-time relationships.

[1865–70]

hy`per•spa′tial (-ˈspeɪ ʃəl) adj.

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