ultradrive en · NOUN
Etymology
From ultra- + drive.
Meanings
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A spaceship drive capable of travelling faster than the speed of light.
Politically, the assistance Marius provided was subtle and invaluable, allowing Ethan to build alliances within the Council and among the Clerics of the Orchard Palace, propelling him to a position where he could put himself forward for election with a great deal of confidence. Included with that was the offer of ultradrives for the Pilgrimage ships, a gift that would generate a near-certain success.
2008, Peter F. Hamilton, The Temporal Void, London: Macmillan, →ISBN, pages 358–359:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ultradrives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |