proto-science fiction

noun

Any of various early literature that contained elements that would develop into science fiction

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Meanings

nounproto-science fiction (uncountable)
  1. uncountableliteratureAny of various early literature that contained elements that would develop into science fiction

Origin

From proto- + science fiction.

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Translations

Italian protofantascienza
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proto-science fiction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proto-science%20fiction

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