spacedrive en · NOUN
Etymology
From space + drive.
Meanings
- A non-Newtonian propulsion system (a drive that propels while violating the Newtonian law requiring an equal and opposite reaction to an action); a reactionless drive (a drive which does not use propellant).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spacedrives | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| space-drive | alternative | lexicographic | |
| space drive | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
reaction engine · reaction drive · Newtonian drive
Coordinates
Hypernyms
impossible drive · non-Newtonian drive
Hyponyms
jump drive · FTL drive · hyperdrive · warp drive