Meanings
nounwarp factor (plural warp factors)
plural warp factors
- literatureA hypothetical figure indicating a space vessel's speed greater than the speed of light.
Origin
From the science-fiction series Star Trek.
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warp factor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warp%20factor
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