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Welcome to the Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. This work-in-progress is a comprehensive quotation-based dictionary of the language of science fiction. The HD/SF is an offshoot of a project begun by the Oxford English Dictionary (though it is no longer formally affiliated with it). It is edited by Jesse Sheidlower.
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There are 37 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun traverse, 16 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. traverse has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) fortification (early 1500s) fencing (mid 1500s) nautical (late 1500s) sport (late 1500s ...
Nov 26, 2023 · It then follows that the definition of science fiction, which is the core issue in its historiography, is not only an important prerequisite for the study of the history of science fiction but also of great significance to people's understanding of science fiction and its history, science, and the relationship between science fiction and science popularization.
traverse is of multiple origins. Apparently partly a variant or alteration of another lexical item. Apparently partly formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: a-travers adv.; traverse adj.
Major aspects of biology found in fiction include evolution, disease, genetics, physiology, parasitism and symbiosis (mutualism), ethology, and ecology. Speculative evolution enables authors with sufficient skill to create what the critic Helen N. Parker calls biological parables, illuminating the human condition from an alien viewpoint.
Oct 27, 2024 · Edited by: Jeff Prucher. This is the first historical dictionary devoted to science fiction. It shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information. Citations are drawn from science-fiction books and magazines, fanzines, screenplays, newspapers, comics, folk ...
May 12, 2023 · New York. Illustrated, $1.50) — This is a science-fiction tale for boys, written in Jules Verne’s fashion. He who is the hero of the story, by the power of ‘inter-atomic energy,’ sails into space in a queer airship he’s constructed, and with his companion lands on Venus. Then there is enough of lively action.
