ringworld en · NOUN
Etymology
From ring + world, introduced by Larry Niven in the novel Ringworld (1970).
Meanings
- An artificial megastructure in space, consisting of a rotating ring encircling a star and having an inhabitable inner surface with gravity produced through centripetal force.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ringworlds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |