noun
- A fictional propulsion system in science fiction that enables faster-than-light travel or interstellar journeys.
Usage: science fiction; plural form of hyperdrive
Examples
- The starship's hyperdrives allowed it to reach distant galaxies in weeks.
- In the novel, multiple hyperdrives were installed to ensure redundancy during long voyages.
- The engineers upgraded the hyperdrives to improve fuel efficiency.
- Without functioning hyperdrives, the crew would be stranded in deep space.
- Science fiction writers often use hyperdrives as a plot device to explain interstellar travel.