hyperspace

English

Noun

hyperspace (countable and uncountable; plural hyperspaces)

1. (mathematics) An n-dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3.
2. (mathematics) A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension.
3. (science fiction) A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.

   We can only get to the Nimrodian Galaxy if we go through hyperspace.

Related terms

• hyperspace drive
• hyperspatial
• off in hyperspace

Translations

mathematics

German: euklidischer Raum m. Greek: Ευκλείδειος χώρος (el) (Efkleídeios chóros) m.

Italian: iperspazio (it) m. Portuguese: hiperespaço (pt) m.

notional space in science fiction

Czech: hyperprostor (cs) m. German: Hyperraum (de) m.

Greek: υπερδιάστημα (el) (yperdiástima) n. Italian: iperspazio (it) m.