Science Fiction Lexicon

noun a mechanical device or gadget, especially one that is strange or complicated

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• The engineer designed a complex contraption to automate the manufacturing process.
• Check out this cool contraption my friend made to open cans easily.
• I have no idea how this contraption works, but it gets the job done.
• Love is a mysterious contraption that can either lift you up or bring you down.

noun a strong interest or love for dinosaurs

• Dinophilia is the scientific study and love of dinosaurs.
• I have a friend who has a serious case of dinophilia - they know everything about dinosaurs!
• Some people think dinophilia is just a nerdy obsession, but I think it's cool.
• Her dinophilia for ancient creatures was evident in her extensive collection of dinosaur figurines.

noun a word or phrase that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea

• The research vessel was named Xy McXface after a public naming contest.
• I can't believe they actually named it Xy McXface, that's hilarious!
• Xy McXface is the coolest ship name ever!
• The new startup company decided to go with Xy McXface as their brand name to stand out in the market.