noun
hyperdrive
Hyperdrive (noun) means In science fiction, an engine that lets a spaceship travel faster than light by entering hyperspace. Example: “The ship jumped into hyperdrive to escape the enemy fleet.”
noun
1
In science fiction, an engine that lets a spaceship travel faster than light by entering hyperspace.
"The ship jumped into hyperdrive to escape the enemy fleet."
"The ship's hyperdrive had failed, leaving them stranded years from any repair base."
2
Figuratively, a state of sudden, intense acceleration of activity.
"Preparations went into hyperdrive the week before the wedding."
How to use hyperdrive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sci-fi faster-than-light engine, or figuratively, "everything speeding up at once."
Common pairings
kick into hyperdrive
go into hyperdrive
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Word forms
- Plural
- hyperdrives
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Etymology
From hyper- + drive.
Rhymes for hyperdrive
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What does “hyperdrive” mean?
The word “hyperdrive” means in science fiction, an engine that lets a spaceship travel faster than light by entering hyperspace. In plain terms, a sci-fi faster-than-light engine, or figuratively, "everything speeding up at once.".
How do you use “hyperdrive” in a sentence?
Here is “hyperdrive” used in a sentence: “The ship jumped into hyperdrive to escape the enemy fleet.”
What part of speech is “hyperdrive”?
“Hyperdrive” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hyperdrive” have?
“Hyperdrive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in science fiction, an engine that lets a spaceship travel faster than light by entering hyperspace.
