Sci-Fi Terminology

noun a being from another planet or world; extraterrestrial

adjective belonging to a foreign country or nation; unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful

• The scientist claimed to have discovered evidence of an alien presence on the distant planet.
• I heard a rumor that there are aliens living among us.
• Dude, do you believe in aliens and UFOs?
• Her ideas were so innovative, they seemed almost alien to the traditional way of thinking.

adjective exceeding the normal limits of human power, size, or ability

• The scientist was amazed by the superhuman strength displayed by the subject in the lab.
• Did you see that basketball player make that shot? He's like a superhuman or something.
• That guy is a total superhuman when it comes to gaming, he never loses.
• Her ability to forgive and move on from past grievances is like a superhuman power.

adjective having qualities or characteristics associated with geeks, such as being knowledgeable or obsessed with a particular subject

• His geekish tendencies were evident in his extensive knowledge of computer programming languages.
• She has a bit of a geekish side when it comes to collecting comic books.
• I didn't realize how geekish he was until I saw his massive collection of action figures.
• Her love for obscure indie films gives her a geekish aura among her friends.

noun a member of the mystical and powerful order in the Star Wars universe, known for their skills in using the Force

• The Jedi are a fictional order of warriors in the Star Wars universe.
• I heard Luke Skywalker became a Jedi after training with Yoda.
• That guy thinks he's a Jedi with all his lightsaber skills.
• She has a way of using the Force like a Jedi to calm any situation.