hyperspace

hyperspace
noun Date: 1867 1. space of more than three dimensions 2. a fictional space held to support extraordinary events (as travel faster than the speed of light)

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  • Hyperspace — may refer to:* Hyperspace (science fiction), a concept often used in science fiction writing * Hyperspace (book), a book by Dr. Michio Kaku that attempts to explain the possibility of ten dimensional space using string theory * Minkowski… …   Wikipedia

  • hyperspace — hy per*space (h[imac] p[ e]r*sp[=a]s), n. [Pref. hyper + space.] (Geom.) A mathematical space having more than three dimensions. It is a mathematical construct and is not intended to represent the structure of the common physical space in which… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • hyperspace — space of more than three dimensions, 1867, from HYPER (Cf. hyper) + SPACE (Cf. space) (n.). A hybrid; correctly formed it would be superspace …   Etymology dictionary

  • hyperspace — [hī′pər spās΄] n. 1. Math. space of four or more dimensions 2. any theoretical or fictional space, dimension, location, etc. thought of as affording preternatural or surreal experiences or capabilities …   English World dictionary

  • Hyperspace —    We live in three dimensional space, but you can Jump (Hyperjump) into Hyperspace. The Jump takes you from our three dimensional space to a space composed of four or more dimensions. In Hyperspace, our three dimensional space is folded and… …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

  • hyperspace — noun a) An n dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3. We can only get to the Nimrodian Galaxy if we go through hyperspace. b) A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension. See Also: hyperspace drive, hyperspatial, off in hyperspace …   Wiktionary

  • Hyperspace (science fiction) — Hyperspace is a fictional plot device sometimes used in science fiction. It is typically described as an alternate region of subspace co existing with our own universe which may be entered using an energy field or other device. Travel in… …   Wikipedia

  • Hyperspace (book) — Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension (1994, ISBN 0 19 286189 1) is a book by Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist from the City College of New York. It focuses on Kaku s studies of… …   Wikipedia

  • HyperSpace (software) — Hyperspace is an instant on operating system that is being developed by Phoenix Technologies. [ [http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/06/phoenix technologies launches hyperspace instant on embedded o/ Phoenix Technologies launches HyperSpace instant… …   Wikipedia

  • Hyperspace Delivery Boy! — is the first title released by video game production company Monkeystone Games. A graphical adventure game developed for the Pocket PC and later ported to other platforms, including Linux, it saw a respectable amount of commercial success and… …   Wikipedia

  • Hyperspace Cowgirls — was a small developer of websites, CD ROMs and video games located in midtown Manhattan, New York City. Some of their better known shipped video game titles include: * Britney s Dance Beat (PC) 2002 * Stuart Little 2 (PC) 2002 * Spirit: Stallion… …   Wikipedia

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