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A story telling [[genre]] which presents alternatives to what is currently considered scientifically possible or which extrapolates from present-day knowledge. Can be set in the past, present or future, although the future is most common.
A story-telling [[genre]] that presents alternatives to what is currently considered scientifically possible or that extrapolates from present-day knowledge.

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A definition or brief description of Science fiction.

A story-telling genre that presents alternatives to what is currently considered scientifically possible or that extrapolates from present-day knowledge.