| speculative fiction | |
| —n | |
| a broad literary genre encompassing any fiction with supernatural, fantastical, or futuristic elements | |
| [C20] | |
| Main Entry: | speculative fiction |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a term for science fiction or fantasy fiction |
| Usage: | distinguishing this genre from pulp, comics, superhero science fiction |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |